JUNIOR COST ACCOUNTANT – MANUFACTURING & INVENTORY

SUMMARY:
JUNIOR COST ACCOUNTANT – MANUFACTURING & INVENTORY
 
Killarney Gardens | R26 000 per month
 
DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT REALLY COSTS TO MAKE A PRODUCT?
 
Can you explain why production costs are increasing, where stock discrepancies originate, or why actual production yields differ from expectations?
If you enjoy investigating numbers, solving stock discrepancies and understanding what happens on a production floor, this opportunity is for you!
An established manufacturing business in Cape Town is looking for a hands-on Junior Cost Accountant / Inventory Cost Controller who can connect financial information with real production activities.
This is NOT a traditional bookkeeping or financial accounting position. We need someone who understands product costing, manufacturing stock movements, production reconciliations and the impact of wastage on profitability.

POSITION INFO:
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: Product Costing: Calculate and analyse manufacturing costs, standard costs and product profitability. Production Reconciliations: Reconcile raw materials used, production quantities, finished goods and system records. Stock & Inventory Control: Investigate stock variances, inventory movements and discrepancies between physical stock and ERP records. Wastage & Yield Analysis: Identify production losses, material wastage and differences between expected and actual yields. Margin Analysis: Analyse manufacturing costs, gross margins and cost variances. Stocktakes: Coordinate monthly stock counts, investigate variances and ensure accurate inventory reporting. Operational Finance: Work closely with production managers, warehouse teams and finance to improve costing accuracy and stock controls. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: A completed qualification in Accounting, Cost Accounting, Management Accounting or Finance. Practical experience in cost accounting, inventory accounting or manufacturing finance. Understanding of BOMs (Bills of Materials), standard costing, production costs, stock reconciliations or manufacturing variances. Strong Excel skills, particularly reconciliations and numerical analysis. Experience working with ERP, stock management or manufacturing systems. Someone who is analytical, detail-oriented and confident investigating discrepancies. Comfortable working with both finance and production teams. Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, food production or a similar production environment will be a strong advantage.