Cost Controller

About the position

The Cost Controller will maximize business profitability through comprehensive financial analysis and effective cost control measures. Facilitate daily reporting of production efficiencies, analyse sales profitability and implement strategies to optimize overall business costs.

The following will be key responsibilities for this role:
Reporting

• Review expense reports to ensure that expenses are reasonable and appropriate.
• Prepare reports for management regarding costs and expenses.
• Conduct financial analysis and report on production.
• Conduct product profit margin analysis (sales revenue vs. cost of sales, variable costs, and fixed costs).
• Prepare daily reports for internal stakeholders.
  Cost management
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure that all costs are accurately tracked.
• Conduct cost analysis to identify areas where costs can be reduced or eliminated
• Collect cost data from suppliers to track material costs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and maintain the cost forecast.
• Analyse and attribute variable and fixed costs to the respective cost accounts.
• Ensure the accuracy of plant product cost criteria (i.e., material, labour, factory overhead, etc.).
  Stock admin, inventory and account reconciliation
• Capture production transactions daily.
• Participate in the annual physical inventory reconciliation and provide analysis and explanation for fluctuations in inventory balances.
• Perform inventory and/or cost of sales account reconciliation. Role Requirements:
• Grade 12
• B Com Accounting plus Articles
• Minimum of 2 - 3 Years relevant working experience
• At least 2 - 3 years' experience in finance/administrative and/or similar ERP systems
• Computer literate (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word - intermediate to advanced)

Desired Skills:

• CIMA
• BCOM Accounting
• Management accounting
• Costing

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree