Cost Accountant

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own and maintain product costing on Sage X3
  • Keep a sharp eye on overheads, labour costs and production variances
  • Identify inefficiencies and propose cost-saving solutions
  • Dive deep into BOMs, routings, stock and WIP reconciliation
  • Collaborate with Sales, Production, Planning and Procurement to keep everyone aligned
  • Drive accurate reporting -- from monthly management accounts to sales and margin analysis
  • Be at the heart of budgeting, capex proposals and investment planning for production
Skills & Requirements:
  • Solid experience as a Cost Accountant, System Cost Analyst or similar
  • Proven success within a manufacturing environment (non-negotiable)
  • Comfortable being on the factory floor -- where the action happens
  • Strong knowledge of Sage X3, CaseWare and Excel
  • Analytical thinker with sharp attention to detail
  • Ability to read technical drawings is advantageous
  • BCom in Management Accounting is a plus
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1453924
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned