Durban: Cost and Management Accountant posted by Tower Group
Posted on 2025-07-26 00:00:00
| Employer | Tower Group |
|---|---|
| Category | Other Motoring |
| Location | Kwazulu-Natal / Durban |
Job Summary
Our client in the automotive manufacturing industry is seeking a Cost and Management Accountant to join their team based in Mobeni
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Grade 12
- Bachelor of Commerce / Diploma in Financial Accounting
- Minimum 2 to 3 years experience in management accounting role
- Automotive Industry and Manufacturing Environment experience
MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS
- Participate in organizational strategy management from a financial management perspective
- Provide Financial analysis and support to management and all operational areas of the business.
- Maintain and update accounting system (ERP: BPCS)
- Ensure compliance with internal control
- Prepare and review details product costing analysis for all new parts
- Analyze all current parts and make recommendations for the financial recovery on distressed parts.
- Calculate and propose potential price increases
- Review GP percentage of individual BOMs and identify distress parts
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
- Provide indicative what-if costings and impact on profitability for: New Product Generation and Specification to existing products.
- Work closely with technical team to ensure integrity of the control sheet
- Work closely with factory accountants to facilitate an understanding of and ensure that most current costs (both production and distribution) are used when calculating the profitability
- Effectively communicate and present findings as well as recommendations to the commercial manager, business development manager, technical team and the rest of the cross functional team.
- Provide meaningful profitability information and recommend ways to optimise OEM profitability and project profitability for new business.
- Recover margin in underperforming categories by highlighting commercial impact (margin enhancement vs volume opportunity) and assist in strategic decision making
- Support the business development managers in the use of system tools regarding costing and profitability.
- Support Commercial manager in considering product rationalisation, mix comparisons and other business improvement opportunities.
- Challenge product enhancement opportunities
- Attend customer and commercial meetings to provide insight to ongoing projects and commercial items.
- Create a platform within quarterly profitability review to evaluate the success of project post launch review, providing insight and learnings which can be taken into future launches
- Develop suitable standard of commercial reports that will provide insight, stimulate further discussion, and assist in decision making across RFQ patch
- Work closely with IT to automate reporting where possible
- Weekly tracking of costings done to create visibility of projects manage workload with project and customer team
- Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities. Demonstrate effective self management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self-development
- Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
- Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provided appropriate resolution
- Support and drive the business core values
- Manage colleagues and clients expectations and communicate appropriately
- Demonstrate willingness to help others and go the extra mile to meet team targets and objectives.
- Participate and drive regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable.
- Maintain a basic appreciation and awareness of employee relations climate and ensure corrective action is taken where required in line with relevant legislation and company policy
Click Go Apply to apply online!
Get Similar Job Alerts
Apply directly for this position. Please read all instructions carefully.
We do not process job applications; we simply aggregate and display job listings.
More related positions
Durban Central: Sales Consultant – Security Door Sales posted by BizGro
A Durban based security door Manufacturer seeks the services of a hard-hitting sales professional to generate sales. A strong HUNTER ability will be an...
View Job
Sales Consultant – Security Door Sales
Umhlanga: Graduate Financial Adviser – Entrepreneurial Mindset posted by Liberty Life – Durban
We are looking for talented people who want to control their own success. Our advisers have a genuine care for people and a responsibility for doing what is...
View Job
Graduate Financial Adviser – Entrepreneurial Mindset
Durbanville: Reception/Bookkeeping posted by Caps for Africa
We are a Headwear manufacturer in STIKLAND URGENTLY seeking an admin Front Office assistant who has working experience with Xero or a BookkeepingAccounting...
View Job
Reception/Bookkeeping
Outer West Durban: Recruitment Administrator posted by Talent Fox SA
Our company is seeking a part-time Recruitment Administrator, based in Durban, to assist with general administration and candidate pre-screening.The role...
View Job
Recruitment Administrator
Outer West Durban: Sales Consultant – Bakery Products posted by BizGro
We seek the services of a hard-hitting sales professional with strong Bakery product experience. The position is a Durban based one which comes with a basic...
View Job
Sales Consultant – Bakery Products
Durban: Senior Electrical Site Agent posted by Construct Executive Search
Applicants must have the following requirementsMust have a Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Construction.Must have a Trade Test...
View Job
Senior Electrical Site Agent
Durban: Senior Project Manager (Electrical) posted by Construct Executive Search
Applicants must have the following requirementsMust have a Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Construction.Must have 8-10 years of...
View Job
Senior Project Manager (Electrical)
Durban Central: Sales Account Manager (ICT) – JB5347 posted by Kontak Recruitment
Sales Account Manager ICT JB5347Location Durban, KwaZulu-NatalSalary R28 000 R35 000 Monthly KPI BonusEmployment Type PermanentAn international ICT...
View Job
Sales Account Manager (ICT) – JB5347
Durban: Maintenance Technician posted by Coastal Premier (Pty) Ltd
1. Ensure smooth operation of machinery and equipment, promoting efficient production processes and maintaining a safe environment.2. Responsible for...
View Job
Maintenance Technician
Durban Central: Sales Consultant posted by Hotel Express International
We are looking for a smart and driven sales consultant to join our sales department. Your main responsibility will be to make outbound calls and work toward...
View Job
Sales Consultant
Durban North: Logistics Operations Co-Ordinator posted by Logistical Distribution Services
Durban based Freight Courier Company. Key Responsibilities include - Coordinating the collection and delivery of international shipments, Airfreight,...
View Job
Logistics Operations Co-Ordinator
Durban: PRODUCTION SHIFT SUPERVISOR
PRODUCTION SHIFT SUPERVISOR MUST have 1-2 Years FMCG, MANUFACTURING Industry experience as Production Supervisor or similar role DiplomaDegree in Related...
View Job
PRODUCTION SHIFT SUPERVISOR
Durban North: German-Speaking Customer Care Agents posted by Resourgenix
German-Speaking Customer Service Advisor PermanentAnnual Salary R288k Benefits Location Umhlanga, KZNWorking Hours Rotational shifts, international...
View Job
German-Speaking Customer Care Agents
Durban: PRODUCTION PLANNER posted by FREIGHT JUNCTION
Production SchedulingCreating and managing production schedules to ensure timely manufacturing, construction, or delivery of goods.Inventory...
View Job
PRODUCTION PLANNER
Durban Central: LOAN CONSULTANT – URGENTLY NEEDED posted by Desino Cash Loans
WERE HIRING LOAN CONSULTANTDesino Cash Loans Durban CBDWere looking for a motivated Consultant to join our growing team!Working HoursMonFri 8am5pmSat...
View Job
LOAN CONSULTANT – URGENTLY NEEDED
Durban: Dealer Principal (Motor Industry) posted by Intercon Recruitment
A leading and high-performing dealership in Durban is currently seeking an experienced and results-driven Dealer Principal to join their growing team. The...
View Job
Dealer Principal (Motor Industry)
Durbanville: Sales Assistant / Supervisor posted by Queue shoes
Sales Assistant needed - Shoe Retail boutique - Tygervalley Shopping Centre Must have previous retail experience Communicate well in English and Afrikaans...
View Job
Sales Assistant / Supervisor
Durban: Used Vehicle Sales | Car Sales Executive posted by Intercon Recruitment
Fast-moving brand dealership in Durban is on the hunt for driven and Strong Used Vehicle Sales Executives to join their successful team! If you have a...
View Job
Used Vehicle Sales | Car Sales Executive
Durban: Dealership Assistant Accountant posted by Intercon Recruitment
Dealership Assistant Accountant - DurbanDealership based in Durban is currently seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their team. Must have...
View Job
Dealership Assistant Accountant
Durban: New Vehicle Sales | Car Sales Executive posted by Intercon Recruitment
Fast-moving brand dealership in Durban is on the hunt for driven and Strong New Vehicle Sales Executives to join their successful team! If you have a proven...
View Job
New Vehicle Sales | Car Sales Executive
Durban: Vehicle Sales Executive | Car Sales Executive posted by Intercon Recruitment
Dealerships in KwaZulu-Natal Durban, Umhlanga, Bluff, and Ballito Areas are currently seeking dynamic and experienced Vehicle Sales Executives to join their...
View Job
Vehicle Sales Executive | Car Sales Executive
Durban: Project Engineer
Job Description Project Management Create and track timing plans for overall scope and individual activities. Translate voice of the customer to critical to...
View Job
Project Engineer
Durban: Water Engineer
Water Engineer with 6 years experience in the design of water infrastructure BScBEng or BTech Degree Contract management Quality monitoring Report writing...
View Job
Water Engineer
Durban: Construction Estimator
Minimum Requirements Essential High school Diploma or equivalent. Preferred A relevant Degree or qualification in Estimating. Minimum of 3 years of...
View Job
Construction Estimator