Cost Accountant

Our client, a well-established company in the Electronics Manufacturing (EMS) industry, is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to join their team in Pinetown.

This is a 12-month maternity contract with the potential to become a permanent opportunity for the right candidate.

• Manage job costing processes, including confirming and closing job cards accurately and timeously.
• Generate cost implosion reports and job cost recalculation reports.
• Monitor and manage Work in Progress (WIP) in collaboration with the Planning and Production teams.
• Review WIP variances and assist with resolving discrepancies.
• Oversee inventory control, including receiving, issuing, storing, and maintaining accurate stock records.
• Ensure FIFO stock rotation and identify slow-moving, obsolete, and excess inventory.
• Assist with cycle counts, quarterly stock takes, and stock variance investigations.
• Supervise daily stores operations and allocate work to the Stores team.
• Liaise with Production, Procurement, Quality, and Finance to ensure material availability and resolve stock-related issues.
• Prepare stock adjustment documentation and support month-end and year-end stock processes.
• Coordinate daily logistics, dispatch activities, and warehouse operations.
• Prepare inventory and stores reports while identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.

• BCom Accounting, BCom Cost & Management Accounting, National Diploma or Degree in Cost & Management Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related qualification.
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience as a Cost Accountant within a manufacturing environment (non-negotiable).
• Proven experience working with Stores, Warehouse, or Inventory Operations in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Job costing
  • Work in Progress (WIP)
  • Inventory valuation
  • Stock control
  • Variance analysis
• Experience with month-end and year-end stock processes, including cycle counts and stock takes.
• Experience using Syspro ERP or a similar ERP system.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience will be advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, reporting, and communication skills.

Advantageous

• Professional certifications in Inventory or Warehouse Management.
• CIMA qualification or studies in progress.

If you meet the above requirements and are looking for an exciting opportunity within a dynamic manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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