Factory Accountant

Minimum Requirements

Educational Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Management Accounting, or a related field (NQF6).
• CIMA qualification or studies towards CIMA will be advantageous.

Experience

• Up to 5 years’ experience in cost accounting, financial reporting, or a similar role.
• Manufacturing industry experience will be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Costing and Reporting

• Prepare import cost files and submit summaries to the Management Accountant for SAP updates.
• Assist with scanning processes and other finance-related projects.
• Provide support and stand in for the Management Accountant when required.
• Assist with the correction and maintenance of Material Master information relating to transaction postings.
• Monitor scanning process performance and liaise with factory system role players to implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Compile and prepare daily production scrap reports and participate in daily scrap meetings.
• Prepare monthly lead balancing reports, including scrap sent to external service providers.
• Review and report monthly on stock count completeness across all company sites.

Stock Control

• Coordinate and assist with factory stock counts alongside the Planning department.
• Investigate and resolve stock variances.
• Prepare stock count reports for management.

Compliance

• Ensure all activities are conducted within established controls and procedures to maintain financial integrity.
• Identify and report risks or areas of concern within the department to management.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, and procedures to prevent fruitless, wasteful, and irregular expenditure.

Customer Service

• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Represent the company in meetings with relevant stakeholders.
• Apply problem-solving skills creatively while maintaining a high level of integrity aligned with company values.

Cost and Financial Control

• Contribute to the manufacturing budget preparation process.
• Promote the efficient, economical, and transparent use of financial and operational resources.
• Identify opportunities to control and reduce costs.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Strong computer literacy skills.
• Advanced MS Office proficiency, particularly Excel.
• SAP FI and MM experience.

Key Attributes

• Proactive and action-oriented.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Agile and adaptable.
• Strong planning and organisational abilities.
• Relationship-building and customer-focused approach.
• Resilient with the ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under strict deadlines.