Manufacturing Cost Controller & IFRS Expert

Network Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 - 2; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment is seeking a seasoned accounting professional for a manufacturing-focused role in Gauteng. You will reconcile cost of sales, perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, and deliver weekly and monthly management reports.

The role requires strong IFRS/VAT knowledge and advanced SAP skills to manage stock, cost centres, and asset transactions. You will collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve financial performance, lead stakeholder reviews, and ensure

Qualifications

• BCom degree in Accounting and Finance (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years' full accounting and reporting experience.
• 3–5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in mill/plant/factory FMCG or industrial manufacturing is essential.
• Advanced SAP experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong management and cost accounting experience.
• Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis expertise.
• Strong IFRS and VAT knowledge.
• Inventory and stock control experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily weighbridge, dispatch, and cost of sales reconciliations.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong internal controls.
• Prepare weekly and monthly management reports.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide commentary on operational performance.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Monitor and report on manufacturing costs and cost centre performance.
• Ensure accurate inventory accounting, cycle counts, and month-end stock counts.
• Investigate and report stock variances and discrepancies.
• Process journals, fixed assets, and stock transactions within SAP.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and VAT legislation.
• Partner with production and engineering teams to improve financial performance.
• Lead and participate in performance review meetings with operational stakeholders.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

IFRS & VAT

Inventory management

Cost accounting

Manufacturing accounting

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Excel (Advanced)

Education

BCom Degree in Accounting and Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Network Recruitment is seeking a seasoned accounting professional for a manufacturing-focused role in Gauteng. You will reconcile cost of sales, perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, and deliver weekly and monthly management reports.

The role requires strong IFRS/VAT knowledge and advanced SAP skills to manage stock, cost centres, and asset transactions. You will collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve financial performance, lead stakeholder reviews, and ensure