A leading automated manufacturing company is looking for a Factory Cost Accountant to process accounting and financial documentation for reporting and costing, aligned with company procedures and processes.
Educational Qualifications and Experience:
Degree in Finance / Management Accounting or related fields (NQF6).
Possession of or studying towards CIMA advantageous.
Up to 5 years experience in cost accounting / reporting or equivalent.
Manufacturing experience advantageous.
Computer Literacy.
Superior MS-Office, especially Excel Skills.
SAP, FI, and MM skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare import cost files and submit summary to Management Accountant for SAP updates.
Assist with scanning projects and support the Management Accountant as needed.
Maintain and correct Material Master information.
Monitor scanning process performance and initiate corrective actions.
Prepare daily production scrap reports and attend scrap meetings.
Compile monthly lead balancing, including scrap sent to Frys.
Report monthly on stock count completeness across all sites.
Coordinate and assist with factory stock counts.
Investigate and resolve stock variances.
Report on stock counts for management.
Ensure adherence to controls and procedures to maintain integrity.
Report risks or concerns to management.
Ensure compliance with regulations to prevent wasteful expenditure.
Maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers.
Represent the company in meetings with stakeholders.
Solve problems creatively with integrity in line with core values.
Contribute to budget preparation for Manufacturing.
Promote effective, efficient, economical, and transparent use of resources.
Explore opportunities to control and reduce costs.
Values
Honesty and Integrity
Mutual Respect, Trust, and Dignity
Openness and Transparency
Participation, Cooperation, and Teamwork
Performance and Accountability
Passion and Commitment
Essential Knowledge & Required Skills
Attributes
Proactive and action-oriented.
Attention to detail.
Problem-solving and analytical skills.
Agile and organized.
Strong relationship-building skills.
Customer-focused and resilient.
Excellent communication skills.
Strict adherence to deadlines.