Job Description

We are seeking a detail-driven and analytical Accountant to support accurate costing, yield analysis, and production reporting within themanufacturing environment.In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining robust costing records, developing and managing costing models, and providing reliable financial insights to support operational efficiency and informed decision-making. You will work closely with production, procurement, and management teams to ensure accurate reporting, stock control, and continuous improvement across operations.



If you are analytical, structured, and thrive in a production or manufacturing environment where accuracy and attention to detail are critical. You enjoy working with numbers, systems, and processes, and take pride in delivering reliable financial information that supports operational performance.Your experience in cost accounting enables you to confidently analyse production data, evaluate variances, and support budgeting and forecasting processes. You work well independently, collaborate effectively with others, and take ownership of your responsibilities.



You align with the values of the this Dynamic Team and Company

Humble:

You collaborate openly and are willing to learn from others.

Hungry:

You are driven to improve processes and deepen your expertise.

Bold:

You raise concerns, ask questions, and contribute solutions.

Smart:

You apply sound judgement, emotional intelligence, and attention to detail.

Team Player:

You work effectively across departments to achieve shared goals



Requirements



Relevant BCom/ BSc Degree with Accountancy.



Completed Articles (SAIPA/ SAICA).



Applicable experience in a fast-moving environment, independently and in a team.



Proficient in ERP systems (experience with Business Central will be advantageous)



Experience working on Caseware will be advantageous.



Advanced Microsoft Excel skills



Strong understanding of production costing and yield calculations



Fluent in Afrikaans and English.



Duties and Responsibilities



Prepare monthly management statements, financial statements and variance reports.



Assist departments in budgeting process.



Allocation of debtor and creditor accounts.



Prepare reconciliations and ensure controls are in place.



Maintaining and correcting allocations in the general ledger.



Monitor and manage cashflow needs.



Assist with reporting and analysis needs from department heads.



Prepare, review and approve journals and EFT's on a daily basis.



Ensure accounting processing is accurate and complies with IFRS and SARS.



Calculate and submit tax requirements on SARS e-filing.



Maintaining the asset register



Assisting in internal and external auditors



Maintain accurate and up-to-date costing records



Maintain and update weekly price calculator



Perform yield, production, and project costing



Develop, maintain, and update costing models



Generate detailed costing and variance reports



Monitor purchase price variances



Perform stock evaluations at month-end



Support the budgeting and forecasting process, including pricing structures



Assist with stock counts and inventory control



Ensure daily posting of production and transfer orders



Maintain inventory item setups on Business Central



Monitor and report on production efficiency on a weekly basis



Provide support to departments with system-related queries



Duties and responsibilities may grow and change as the candidate and department grow and change.



Skills Required



Decision making



Ability to function independently within team context and to accept responsibility



Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.



An indisputable drive to constantly add value to the business



Strong analytical, numeracy and interpersonal skills



Good communication



Compliance



Organizing



Planning



Between 3 - 5 Years