Management Accountant

About the position

We are seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join our Finance team within a manufacturing / chemical processing environment. The successful candidate will play a critical role in cost management, inventory control, and financial reporting, providing accurate and timely financial information to support operational and strategic decision-making.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented finance professional with strong analytical skills and hands-on experience in a manufacturing or process-driven environment.

Financial Reporting & Month-End

• Process accurate journal entries relating to production, inventory, and cost of goods sold
• Assist with month-end reporting procedures and strict deadline adherence
• Ensure integrity and accuracy of financial records

cost Costing & Inventory Control

• Perform monthly reconciliations between the General Ledger (GL) and inventory subledger
• Investigate and resolve inventory and costing variances
• Analyse material, labour, overhead, and purchase price variances
• Review and verify Bill of Materials (BOM) recoveries to ensure accurate cost allocation
• Analyse non-conformance costs to identify root causes and cost-saving opportunities
• Calculate and prepare surplus stock provisions (including composites and non-conforming stock within the SA region)
• Coordinate and support quarterly stock counts across national sites and report on variances

Process & Data Integrity

• Review and approve new product code creation for the Composites division
• Review Goods Received Voucher (GRV) reports and ensure prompt correction of discrepancies
• Maintain accurate costing structures and master data

Standard Costing & Systems Improvement

• Take ownership of the standard costing model, including annual recalculation and BOM roll-ups
• Continuously refine standard costing for improved accuracy and predictive capability
• Identify opportunities for process automation and system improvements
• Support or lead the implementation or enhancement of the manufacturing module within the ERP system

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant BCom Degree in Accounting or Management Accounting
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role within a manufacturing, chemical, or process industry
• Strong exposure to inventory management, standard costing, and variance analysis
• ERP system experience within a manufacturing environment (advantageous)

Desired Skills:

• Management Accounting
• Cost Accounting
• Manufacturing

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years Chemical Manufacturing
• 2 to 5 years Cost & Management Accounting

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree

About The Employer:

An established manufacturing organisation in the chemical processing sector, supplying specialised resin and composite solutions to local and international markets, with a strong focus on operational excellence, governance, and innovation.