Johannesburg: Costing Manager posted by Unique Personnel Ltd

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Costing Manager to lead and manage the costing function across all manufacturing and supply chain units for Unique Personnel Ltd. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing, maintaining, and enhancing accurate standard cost systems and financial controls, providing reliable costing data, insightful variance analysis, and proactive cost management to support operational efficiency, profitability, and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain accurate standard costing systems for materials, labour, and overheads
• Ensure complete and accurate bills of material (BOMs) exist for every manufactured product
• Maintain and review standard costs for all material components, with timely updates in the ERP system
• Ensure costing records are aligned with operational and financial data
• Monitor, analyse, and report on production cost variances and usage deviations
• Identify root causes for variances and work with operations to recommend corrective actions
• Review and present actual vs. standard cost performance reports monthly to stakeholders
• Compile and review costing packs for new products, including projected costs and margin analysis
• Collaborate with product development and operations teams for accurate cost estimates
• Prepare annual costing budgets and submit revised standard costs to the Costing Committee for approval
• Ensure full disclosure of production costs and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Review monthly production expenditure and submit accurate management reports
• Conduct post-season reviews and provide insights to optimise cost structures
• Participate in the evaluation and financial analysis of capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects
• Oversee and coordinate physical stock counts at year-end and half-year-end
• Ensure compliance with financial control procedures during stocktaking processes
• Investigate and resolve stock variances and ensure accurate valuation in financial statements

Requirements

• Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) or CIMA qualified
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Cost & Management Accounting, or Finance
• Postgraduate qualification in Finance, Business Management, or related field (advantageous)
• Minimum 5 years experience in a cost accounting role within a manufacturing or supply chain environment
• At least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory position, leading costing or finance teams
• Proven experience with standard costing, variance analysis, and budgeting

Qualifications

• None specified

Salary & Benefits

• Not specified