Cradock: Cost Controller

Location: Queenstown, Eastern Cape Requirements: – Grade 12 – Diploma or Degree in Cost & Management Accounting , Finance , or related field – 35 years experience as a Cost Accountant / Cost Controller / Management Accountant in FMCG or manufacturing (dairy experience beneficial) – Strong knowledge of standard costing , BOMs , production cost structures, and cost analysis – Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (SAP, Sage, Syspro or similar) – Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills – High accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to manage tight deadlines – Confident when engaging with production staff and able to translate financial insights to non-financial stakeholders Key Responsibilities: – Prepare accurate cost and expense reports for management – Analyse production performance , trends, variances, and daily gross profit – Maintain and update product costing including materials, labour, and overhead allocations – Monitor BOM accuracy , standard costing, and actual vs standard cost variances – Identify and support cost reduction and process improvement initiatives – Work with procurement, supply chain, and production teams to ensure accurate cost capturing – Analyse material cost movements, consumption patterns, and stock variances – Capture daily production transactions and validate cost data – Perform monthly inventory and cost-of-sales reconciliations – Participate in annual stock counts and investigate discrepancies – Allocate fixed and variable costs to the correct cost centres How to Apply: Follow the link to our jobseekers page: