Plant Controller: Costing & Performance Lead (Industrial Site)

Imerys; Thabazimbi; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Imerys in South Africa seeks a Plant Controller to lead standard costing, operational accounting, and internal controls across site operations.

The role requires an accounting diploma or degree and at least 5 years in cost accounting, cost analysis, or plant controlling in an industrial setting; SAP S4Hana experience is preferred.

You will manage fixed assets, stock reconciliation in ERP, budgets, and monthly plant reporting to support site management.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRS and related local regulations.
• Experience in cost accounting, cost analysis, or plant controlling in an industrial context.
• Proficiency with SAP S4Hana and ERP data extraction.
• Ability to analyze energy, mining and inventory data for costing and performance insights.

Responsibilities

• Standard costing and product valuation.
• Operational accounting including inventories and journal entries and depletion calculations.
• Define and apply internal control procedures for stock values and site processes.
• Manage Fixed Assets and stock reconciliation in ERP to keep balance sheet accurate.
• Oversee ledgers, cost centers, and general ledger accounts.
• Coordinate local internal and external audits related to inventory and fixed assets.

Skills

GAAP IFRS

Analytical thinking

Business partnering

Communication skills

Education

Accounting diploma or degree in Economics/Finance

Tools

SAP S4Hana

Database tools

Excel/Sheets

Job description

Imerys in South Africa seeks a Plant Controller to lead standard costing, operational accounting, and internal controls across site operations.

The role requires an accounting diploma or degree and at least 5 years in cost accounting, cost analysis, or plant controlling in an industrial setting; SAP S4Hana experience is preferred.

You will manage fixed assets, stock reconciliation in ERP, budgets, and monthly plant reporting to support site management.