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A manufacturing company is looking for a Management Accountant to play a critical role in the finance team. The role focuses on cost management, inventory control, and providing timely and accurate financial data to support operational decision-making and month-end reporting.
Responsibilities
Financial Record Management:
Process accurate journal entries related to production, inventory, and cost of goods sold.
Assist with month-end reporting procedures and deadlines.
Costing and Inventory Control:
Perform monthly reconciliation of inventory between the General Ledger (GL) and subledger, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
Review and analyse variances (material, labour, overhead, purchase price, etc.) and ensure they reconcile to the GL.
Verify Bill of Materials (BOM) recoveries for accurate cost allocation.
Analyse non-conformance costs to identify root causes and potential cost-saving opportunities.
Calculate and prepare surplus stock provisions (specifically for composites and non-conforming stock in the SA region).
Coordinate quarterly stock counts across national locations and report on variances.
Process and Data Integrity:
Review and approve new product code creation for the composites division to ensure accurate classification and costing setup.
Review Goods Received Voucher (GRV) reports to identify errors and ensure timely corrections to inventory records.
Standard Cost Model Optimization:
Own the standard costing model, continuously reviewing and refining it for accuracy and predictive capability, including annual recalculation and roll-up of standard costs across all BOMs.
Systems and Process Improvement:
Identify opportunities for process automation and ERP system integration, potentially leading implementation or upgrades of the manufacturing module.
Requirements
Relevant BCom degree in Accounting or Management Accounting.
Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role within a manufacturing or chemical/process industry.
Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
Proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
Experience with costing, inventory control, and month-end reporting.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
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