About this role
Ready to take your costing expertise to the next level in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Your next opportunity could be here. Our client is an established manufacturing business with decades of industry experience, specialising in the production of high-performance components and tooling solutions for demanding industrial applications. With a continued focus on innovation and manufacturing excellence, the business invests in improving product performance, operational efficiency and customer solutions. The company offers a hands-on, collaborative manufacturing environment where quality, continuous improvement and technical expertise are highly valued. Minimum Requirements BCom CIMA - essential 3+ years’ experience in a cost accounting environment. Manufacturing industry experience is advantageous. Strong costing and financial analysis experience. Advanced Excel skills. Key Responsibilities Prepare and analyse product and manufacturing costs, including standard and actual costing. Analyse cost variances, investigate key cost drivers and provide insights to management. Monitor production costs, overheads and inventory, ensuring accurate costing data and financial records. Assist with budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and cost-control initiatives to improve profitability. Perform reconciliations, investigate discrepancies and support month-end reporting and financial close processes. Partner with production and operational teams on costing-related matters and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and cost management. Key Skills & Competencies Strong cost accounting, manufacturing and costing knowledge. Excellent analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills, with strong Excel and data analysis capabilities. Commercially minded with a strong understanding of cost drivers and profitability. High attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across finance, production and operational teams. If you're ready to combine your accounting expertise with your passion for costing and manufacturing, apply today and take the next step in your CIMA journey. Apply Now!! If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. For more finance jobs, please visit www.networkrecruitmentinternational.com I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Accountant (Financial | Management | Cost) Senior Accountant (including Group & Reporting) Financial Manager SAICA | SAIPA | CIMA Graduates For more information contact: Simphiwe Jele Specialist Recruitment Consultant Connect with me on LinkedIn! www.linkedin.com/in/simphiwe-jele-b154b3105 If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions