Management Cost Accountant

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Job Description


  • Cost Accounting & Analysis
  • Tracking direct and indirect costs (materials, labour, overhead).
  • Calculating cost of goods manufactured (COGM) and cost of goods sold (COGS).
  • Implementing standard costing and analysing variances (material, labour, overhead).
  • Conducting profitability analysis by product, department, or customer.
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Preparing annual budgets and financial projections.
  • Monitoring actual vs. budgeted performance and explaining variances.
  • Assisting in capital expenditure planning for new machinery or expansions.
  • Inventory & Supply Chain Management
  • Valuing raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods inventory.
  • Implementing inventory control methods like FIFO, LIFO, or weighted average.
  • Collaborating with procurement to optimize material usage and supplier contracts.
  • Financial Reporting & Compliance
  • Generating management reports (profitability, cost trends, efficiency metrics).
  • Ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards and tax regulations.
  • Supporting audits by providing accurate costing and financial data.
  • Operational Performance Monitoring
  • Developing KPIs for production efficiency, scrap rates, and machine utilization.
  • Analysing the financial impact of downtime, waste, and production bottlenecks.
  • Supporting lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • ERP & Systems Integration
  • Assisting in ERP system implementation and ensuring accurate cost tracking.
  • Developing real-time dashboards for financial and operational insights.
  • Automating reports to improve decision-making efficiency.
  • Decision Support & Strategic Planning
  • Performing break-even analysis and pricing strategy evaluations.
  • Supporting make-or-buy decisions for outsourcing vs. in-house production.
  • Advising on financial feasibility of new product lines or expansions.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1409563
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned