Reporting to the Divisional Executive, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following (amongst other duties): and will provide a SAP support role for a period of time
- Assisting DE with cost and sales analysis and reports
- Preparing forecasting estimates
- Preparation and analysis of various monthly Sales Reports and Sales Estimates
- Preparation of Costings and Maintaining all costing data on the system
- Month end schedules and reports on various costs, margins etc
- Preparation of and continuous improvements on key management statistics in the business (R/kg, throughput, number of wage heads)
- Assist DE with preparation of annual budgets
- Assisting the Divisional Executive and Team with ad hoc assignments
- Day to day SAP support and troubleshooting
- Maintenance of SAP master data
Key Competencies
- B Com/B Compt degree (with accounting subjects) or completed CIMA minimum
- Bcom Honours (Finance or Accounting Honours) advantageous
- Minimum 2 years work experience in a cost accounting role
- Manufacturing management accounting experience will be advantageous
- SAP experience is essential for this role, and SAP manufacturing experience advantageous
- Advanced Excel and Microsoft office essential
Key Characteristics
- Confident and independent person who is a fast learner
- Ability to use own initiative and work with minimum supervision
- Able to work under pressure in order to meet strict deadlines
- Inquisitive and enjoys analytical type work
- Excellent attention to detail