Minimum Requirements

• BCom Accounting, Finance, Cost & Management Accounting, or related qualification
• CIMA qualification in progress (minimum Strategic Level)
• Minimum 4 years' experience in a Cost Accounting role
• Manufacturing industry experience is essential
• Strong understanding of inventory management, product costing, and cost control principles
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience working with ERP systems and integrated manufacturing environments

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyse product costing and manufacturing cost structures
• Develop, review, and update Bills of Materials (BOMs) and routing information
• Perform detailed cost analysis and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Monitor and report on material, labour, and overhead variances
• Assist with inventory valuation, stock reconciliations, and cycle counts
• Prepare monthly cost reports and management packs
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Analyse production efficiencies and operational performance
• Ensure the accuracy of standard costs and recommend updates where necessary
• Partner with production and operations teams to improve profitability
• Assist with month-end close processes, including journals and reconciliations
• Conduct margin and profitability analysis by product, customer, and business unit
• Support annual audits and maintain compliance with internal controls
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across costing and reporting processes

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Commercially astute with a strong business mindset
• Ability to influence stakeholders across finance and operations
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  
  
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