Job Description

We are inviting suitably qualified and driven candidates to apply for the role of Cost Controller. If you are passionate about cost management, data accuracy and partnering with operations to improve performance in a high-pressure dairy environment, we would love to hear from you.

Role Purpose

The Cost Controller will support the business in maximising profitability through accurate costing, disciplined financial analysis and proactive cost monitoring. This role ensures visibility of production efficiencies, tracks gross profit performance daily and drives continuous improvement across the factory.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting & Financial Insight Prepare accurate cost and expense reports for management. Analyse production performance and highlight key trends and variances. Monitor and report daily gross profit and margin performance across product categories. Conduct product profit margin analysis, including variable and fixed cost structures. Issue daily operational and financial reports to internal stakeholders.

Cost Control, Standard Costing & Process Improvement

Maintain and update product costing, including materials, labour, and overhead allocations. Monitor and track BOM accuracy, standard costing, and actual vs standard cost performance. Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement across operations. Work with procurement, supply chain, and production teams to ensure all costs are accurately captured. Analyse cost movements, material prices, and consumption trends. Support the development and maintenance of cost forecasts. Allocate variable and fixed costs to correct cost centres.

Stock Administration, Inventory & Reconciliation

Capture daily production transactions and ensure cost data is accurate and up to date. Participate in annual physical inventory counts and provide variance analysis. Perform monthly inventory and cost of sales reconciliations. Investigate unusual fluctuations in stock or cost balances.

Role Requirements

Grade 12 Diploma/Degree in Cost & Management Accounting, Finance, or related field. 3-5 years' experience in cost accounting or management accounting within FMCG or manufacturing (dairy experience beneficial). Strong understanding of standard costing, BOMs, and manufacturing cost structures. Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Sage, Syspro, or similar). Excellent analytical ability, accuracy, and attention to detail. Comfortable engaging with operational teams and interpreting financial data for non-financial stakeholders. Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-moving production environment.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R35000,00 - R40000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/12/10