Cost Accountant

SUMMARY:
Communicate Recruitment has partnered with a leading manufacturing company who is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to join its finance team. This role focuses on production and inventory accounting, cost analysis, variance reporting, and accurate stock and work-in-progress reconciliations.
 
Here you will work closely with operations, support month-end reporting, maintain ERP accuracy, and contribute to audit and risk management processes. The ideal candidate has strong Excel skills, solid manufacturing experience, and the ability to lead while thriving in a hands-on, on-site environment.
 
Apply now if you’re ready to take ownership and add real value in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

POSITION INFO:

Job Description:
Assume responsibilities of production accounting procedures
Ascertain the existence of work in progress and reconcile actual work in progress with the Ledger
Review and analysis of material and production variances
Review production stock counts and adjustments
Production reports
Co-ordinate perpetual inventory analyses
Lead and manage the monthly excess and obsolete inventory
Assist in the preparation of journals required at month end
Monthly stock cost reports
Review monthly STD cost updates
Review and reconcile inventory regularly with the Ledger and identify issues arising and formulate corrective action
Review and analysis consumables, rework burden and clean out accounts
Assist in the preparation of all reports required for monthly reporting
Conduct risk assessment and advise on ways to minimise risk
Ensure validity and accuracy of ERP through analysis, internal audit, and coordination with inventory control, production and work order processing
Assist in the annual audits
Co-ordinate monthly stock counts
Ad hoc tasks as directed by Line Manager or Financial Director

Skills & Experience:
3-5 years experience in a similar role
Manufacturing Experience – NON-NEGOTIABLE
Sage Experience
Good Tax Knowledge
Detail driven
 
Qualification:
BCom Finance or Accounting
CIMA
 
 
Contact BRITNEY HATTINGH on 021 418 1750, quoting the Ref: CTF022192.
 
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