Strategic Cost & Margin Lead with Sage ERP

MC Technology Staffing; Pinetown; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Pinetown seeks an experienced Cost Accountant to lead its finance function. This role involves developing costing models, managing financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with VAT regulations. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, strong Sage ERP proficiency, and the ability to implement financial policies and controls. This is a senior hands-on position requiring excellent analytical skills and a deep understanding of manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading a finance function, not just accounting tasks.
• Strong hands-on experience with Sage ERP.

Responsibilities

• Develop costing models for custom projects.
• Manage work orders and cost centres within Sage.
• Prepare monthly management accounts with commentary.
• Ensure VAT compliance and accurate tax treatment.

Skills

Manufacturing costing expertise

Sage ERP proficiency

Variance analysis

Excel skills

Financial compliance knowledge

Education

BCom Accounting / Cost & Management Accounting

CIMA (completed or in progress)

Tools

Sage ERP

Job description

A leading manufacturing company in Pinetown seeks an experienced Cost Accountant to lead its finance function. This role involves developing costing models, managing financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with VAT regulations. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, strong Sage ERP proficiency, and the ability to implement financial policies and controls. This is a senior hands-on position requiring excellent analytical skills and a deep understanding of manufacturing processes.