Company and Job Description: A world-renowned leader in optical and healthcare innovation is seeking a skilled Cost & Management Accountant to join its high-performing finance team. In this pivotal role, you will play a key part in enhancing financial transparency, improving operational efficiency, and supporting strategic decision-making across the organizations international operations. As a Cost & Management Accountant, you will take ownership of the full spectrum of foreign and intercompany creditorsensuring accuracy, compliance, and the timely processing of payments and reconciliations. Your expertise will be instrumental in maintaining precise intercompany accounts, facilitating prompt foreign payments, and ensuring the correct recording of inventory and cost of sales. You will also ensure adherence to both local and international financial and tax regulations. Key Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and maintain robust cost accounting procedures and systems. Analyse cost variances and prepare insightful management reports with clear, actionable recommendations. Monitor operational and manufacturing costs to identify areas for efficiency and cost optimization. Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and performance analyses. Support month-end close processes, including inventory valuation and reconciliations. Conduct profitability analyses for products, services, and business units. Collaborate with supply chain and operations teams to align financial data with business objectives. Ensure strict compliance with financial regulations, tax requirements, and internal control policies. Job Experience and Skills Required: BCom in Finance (or equivalent qualification). Minimum of 5 years accounting experience, ideally in a multinational or manufacturing environment. Proven expertise in foreign creditors, FX revaluations, and intercompany reconciliations. Strong knowledge of tax submissions, general ledger reconciliations, and financial reporting. Demonstrated ability to manage vendor relationships and uphold financial compliance standards. Apply now!

Cost & Management Accountant Industrial Steel Manufacturing 📍 Location: Johannesburg East 📌 Type: Permanent / Entry-Level 💰 Salary: R 500 000.00 / R 700 000.00 per annum – depending on experience and skill set 🚀 Growth Opportunity: Full training and development within the steel manufacturing industry Key Responsibilities: Invoicing (Daily): Supervise and support Invoicing Clerks Verify margins and resolve queries Ensure the timely invoicing of delivery notes Assist with filing and credit procedures Ensure accurate month-end cut-offs Inventory Management: Investigate stock count discrepancies and upload results to SAP Post and reconcile inventory journals Strengthen controls around product movement and credit notes Reconciliations (Monthly): Reconcile inventory accounts with sub-ledgers Confirm SAP integration accuracy for items, warehouses, and WIP Reporting & Analysis: Monitor closed orders, margins, and sales reports Prepare weekly/monthly revenue, customer, and commission reports Generate GP% and document-by-user reports SAP & IT Liaison: Maintain SAP HANA reports and ensure GL data accuracy Collaborate with SAP consultants to improve reporting tools Weighbridge Control: Run and reconcile weighbridge reports Ensure the accurate recording of stock movements Operational Support: Assist with quotes, job cards, and sales orders Provide system/process training as needed Manage slitting operations for rollforming General Duties: Perform other reasonable tasks assigned by management Work effectively under pressure and in high-noise environments Qualifications & Skills: Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Cost Accounting, or Finance Newly qualified CA(SA) or 35 years experience in cost accounting/manufacturing Strong SAP experience (preferably SAP HANA) Advanced Excel and analytical skills High attention to detail and problem-solving ability Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines Why Join Us?: Be part of a high-performance industrial team Gain hands-on experience in steel manufacturing operations Receive mentorship and training to grow your career Work with advanced systems and contribute to real business impact Apply now! For more exciting Finance