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POSITION INFO:
We invite suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Cost Controller role based in Queenstown.
If you are passionate about cost management and eager to make a significant impact, We want to hear from you!
Role Purpose:
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)
If you feel like you meet the requirements and that you are a great fit for this position, kindly send your CV to Alana Botha at
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.
