Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports for executive review.
• Develop, maintain, and improve costing models within a manufacturing environment.
• Assist with the establishment and maintenance of Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Monitor and analyse Work in Progress (WIP) and production costs.
• Perform detailed variance analysis and provide recommendations to management.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Prepare financial models and profitability analyses for new products and projects.
• Reconcile accounts, process journal entries, and maintain accurate financial records.
• Manage cashbooks, petty cash, and asset registers.
• Coordinate interim and annual stock counts and ensure inventory accuracy.
• Assist with audits and respond to auditor queries.
• Work closely with production, stores, and management teams to improve factory profitability.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Supervise and support a small finance and costing team.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 with a Diploma, BCom Degree, or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Cost & Management Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong cost accounting and management accounting experience.
• Experience with Bills of Materials (BOMs), inventory management, and production costing.
• Proven budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting experience.
• Knowledge of job costing and process costing methodologies.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing software will be advantageous.

Preferred Experience

Experience within manufacturing sectors such as:

• Automotive components
• Engineering
• Industrial manufacturing
• Heavy manufacturing
• Production-based environments

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong planning and organisational abilities
• Leadership and team management capability
• Results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work within a dynamic manufacturing environment
• Exposure to executive-level reporting and strategic decision-making
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive team culture

If you have a passion for manufacturing finance, costing, and driving business performance, we’d love to hear from you.