Operations

Cost Accountant

Adcock Ingram·Gauteng, south-africa·Full Time·Contract
OperationsFull TimeContract
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MAIN TASKS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Costing & Standard Cost Maintenance

  • Ensure accurate and complete Bills of Materials (BOMs) for all manufactured products
  • Maintain and update BOMs and standard costs
  • Ensure all material components have accurate standard costs
  • Review and update standard costs according to the annual costing calendar

Cost Analysis & Reporting

  • Analyse, investigate, and report on production cost variances
  • Report actual production costs versus standard costs
  • Compile costing packs for new product development
  • Perform post-season reviews and compile detailed reports

Production & Inventory Support

  • Ensure all production costs are accurately accounted for
  • Support and assist production departments on cost-related queries
  • Assist with inventory-related ad hoc transactions
  • Assist with reconciliation of inventory balance sheet accounts
  • Assist with goods-in-transit reporting for monthly journals

Financial Controls & Reconciliations

  • Maintain accurate and timeous reconciliations
  • Implement and oversee control systems to ensure effective shop-floor administration
  • Ensure standard costs in company systems are always up to date
  • Assist with annual budget preparation and uploads

Ad Hoc & Administrative Duties

  • Resolve and follow up on all cost-related queries
  • Perform special costing projects as required
  • Complete ad-hoc tasks assigned by management

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Cost Accounting, Finance, or related field (essential) or
  • Professional certification (CIMA, SAICA, ACCA)
  • 3 - 5 years' full cost accounting experience
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment (essential)
  • Strong understanding of standard costing, BOM management, and cost control
  • Advanced Excel skills (minimum 3 years)
  • Experience working with ERP systems
  • Strong analytical and investigative skills
  • High numerical accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Key skills

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At a glance

Company

Adcock Ingram

Location

Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

October 27, 2026

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