Management Accountant

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a Management Accountant for their team in Port Elizabeth.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is seeking a Management Accountant for their team in Port Elizabeth. Location: Port Elizabeth Requirements: Cost Accountant\/Financial Manager Experience Experience in Excel & Pastel 4-5yrs Experience Relevant Qualification About: Cost Accounting & Analysis Tracking direct and indirect costs (materials, labour, overhead). Calculating cost of goods manufactured (COGM) and cost of goods sold (COGS) . Implementing standard costing and analysing variances (material, labour, overhead). Conducting profitability analysis by product, department, or customer. Budgeting & Forecasting Preparing annual budgets and financial projections. Monitoring actual vs. budgeted performance and explaining variances. Assisting in capital expenditure planning for new machinery or expansions. Inventory & Supply Chain Management Valuing raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods inventory. Implementing inventory control methods like FIFO, LIFO, or weighted average. Collaborating with procurement to optimize material usage and supplier contracts . Financial Reporting & Compliance Generating management reports (profitability, cost trends, efficiency metrics). Ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards and tax regulations. Supporting audits by providing accurate costing and financial data . Operational Performance Monitoring Developing KPIs for production efficiency, scrap rates, and machine utilization. Analysing the financial impact of downtime, waste, and production bottlenecks . Supporting lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives . ERP & Systems Integration Assisting in ERP system implementation and ensuring accurate cost tracking. Developing real-time dashboards for financial and operational insights. Automating reports to improve decision-making efficiency . Decision Support & Strategic Planning Performing break-even analysis and pricing strategy evaluations. Supporting make-or-buy decisions for outsourcing vs. in-house production. Advising on financial feasibility of new product lines or expansions . Salary: R50,000 CTC How to Apply via our website: