Strategic Costing Manager — Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Ultra Personnel; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Personnel is seeking a Costing Manager to lead the costing function across manufacturing and supply chain, establishing standard costing systems and robust financial controls to improve efficiency and profitability.

You will oversee BOM integrity, variances, budgeting, CAPEX evaluation, stock counts, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver precise costs and forecasts that support strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant or CIMA qualification essential.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, cost & management accounting or finance.
• Postgraduate qualification in Finance, Business Management, or related field (advantage).
• Continuous professional development in cost accounting, ERP systems and manufacturing finance (recommended).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain standard costing systems for materials, labour, and overheads.
• Ensure complete and accurate BOMs exist for every manufactured product.
• Maintain and review standard costs for all material components, with timely updates in the ERP system.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on production cost variances and usage deviations.
• Prepare annual costing budgets and submit revised standard costs to the Costing Committee for approval.
• Oversee stock counts (year-end and half-year-end) and ensure accurate valuation in financial statements.
• Establish and maintain internal controls for costing activities and reporting accuracy.
• Provide strategic costing advice and support to Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Procurement teams.

Education

Chartered Accountant or CIMA qualification essential

Bachelor's degree in accounting, cost & management accounting or finance

Postgraduate qualification in Finance, Business Management, or related field (advantage)

Continuous professional development in cost accounting, ERP systems and manufacturing finance (recommended)

Job description

Ultra Personnel is seeking a Costing Manager to lead the costing function across manufacturing and supply chain, establishing standard costing systems and robust financial controls to improve efficiency and profitability.

You will oversee BOM integrity, variances, budgeting, CAPEX evaluation, stock counts, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver precise costs and forecasts that support strategic decisions.