Queenstown: Cost Controller posted by Headhunters

January 15, 2026 Jobs in Border-Kei

Headhunters

Eastern Cape

Other IT/Computer

Job Description

About the Role

Our prominent client, operating in the Dairy industry, is seeking to employ an experienced Cost Controller to their team based in Queenstown. An awesome career opportunity awaits for a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our client’s dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare accurate cost and expense reports for management
Analyse production performance, trends, and variances
Monitor and report daily gross profit and margin performance
Conduct product margin analysis (variable and fixed costs)
Issue daily operational and financial reports
Maintain and update product costing (materials, labour, overheads)
Monitor BOM accuracy and standard vs actual cost performance
Identify cost-saving and process improvement opportunities
Work closely with procurement, supply chain, and production teams
Analyse cost movements, material pricing and usage trends
Support cost forecasting
Allocate variable and fixed costs to correct cost centres
Capture daily production transactions accurately
Participate in annual stock counts with variance analysis
Perform monthly inventory and cost of sales reconciliations
Investigate unusual stock or cost fluctuations

Requirements

Diploma/Degree in: Cost and Management Accounting, Finance or related field
35 years experience in cost accounting or management accounting
Dairy manufacturing experience is essential
ERP system experience (SAP, Sage, Syspro or similar)
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to work closely with operational teams
Ability to manage deadlines under pressure

Qualifications

Diploma/Degree in: Cost and Management Accounting, Finance or related field
Completed 35 years of experience in cost accounting or management accounting

Salary & Benefits

Salary will be discussed during the interview process.

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