Cost Accountant
Automotive ~ Engineering ~ Manufacturing
Location: Port Elizabeth - Eastern Cape - South Africa
You will play a crucial role in supporting the Management Accountant by processing financial and accounting documentation to ensure accurate reporting, costing, and budgeting.
Qualifications:
- Finance or Cost & Management Accounting degree (NQF7)
- CIMA certification (either studying towards or in possession)
- Up to five years of experience in cost accounting within the manufacturing sector
- Proficiency in SAP (FI and MM modules)
- Advanced Excel skills
Responsibilities:
- Monitoring and controlling manufacturing costs
- Preparing and managing budgets
- Generating accurate financial reports
- Overseeing inventory levels and ensuring accurate valuation
- Supporting compliance with financial regulations, including internal audits, stock counts, and external audit preparations
- Conducting regular reviews of cost variances and comparing actual costs to budgets
- Ensuring product costing aligns with bills of materials (BOMs)
- Contributing to Capex assessments and preparations
- Identifying cost-saving measures and improving process efficiency
This role focuses on compliance, cost control, and continuous improvement, supporting the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the manufacturing processes.
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