Job Description

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Job Purpose

To work with the business to ensure the highest standards of financial compliance and control are maintained in the operations within Adcock Ingram's Clayville manufacturing site. The Assistant Management Accountant will drive results, continuous improvements in cost management and information flow of the finances of the manufacturing site to all stakeholders.

Key Outputs

Co-ordination of monthly reporting (Operations Financial Reports) to ensure timely submission of information to Management Accountant, site leadership and central finance Collecting and analyzing data about a company's operational costs Setting standard costs of manufactured goods and maintenance of Bill of Materials Developing and analyzing cost standards Preparing budget reports and cost forecasts and analyses against actuals Identifying and recommending cost-effective solutions Assist with the management of internal and external audits Delivery of high quality financial and management reports as required Challenging Plant costs, capital spend, inventory management, yields and site metrics Work with relevant departments to update and or design Bill of Materials ("BOMs") and Manufacturing routings to calculate standard costs Maintaining the current BOM's in the system Identify & coordinate potential project opportunities to meet cost improvement targets Following up on PO issues & action appropriately Ensure regulatory compliance is adhered to Assisting with area cycle counts to improve stock accuracy and investigate issues that may arise to resolve central/shared services to prevent supplier challenges Reviewing vendor documents for completeness etc. before submission Simplify complex multi-level data of analysis into concise and easy to understand reports for management review. Work on cross site initiatives and projects as required Provide Financial Support to site manufacturing operations and other support areas Act in accordance with the company's policies and procedures and ensure adherence to the corporate Code of Conduct


B. Com (Accounting) or CIMA At least 3 years' experience in a cost accounting position in a manufacturing environment At least 2 years' experience in management accounting position in a manufacturing or engineering environment Knowledge of accounting principles and best practice internal controls Possess excellent data accuracy and analytical skills, be capable of working on own initiative and able to prioritize tasks and work under time constraints Have sound cost accounting knowledge




Closing Date: 27 August 2025