Cost Accountant
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- R550,000-580,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Do you have a strong technical foundation and a passion for process-driven environments? One of South Africa’s most respected pharmaceutical manufacturers is seeking an Accountant with completed SAICA articles and manufacturing experience to join their dynamic finance team.
Join a well-established team committed to innovation, compliance, and operational excellence. As the Accountant, you will oversee core accounting functions, provide financial insights, and ensure adherence to compliance standards in a highly regulated industry. This role offers both technical complexity and the opportunity to partner with operations to improve efficiencies and profitability.Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Full Function Accounting: Manage journals, reconciliations, and month-end processes for manufacturing entities.
- Management Reporting: Prepare accurate management accounts and financial statements.
- Cost Analysis & Controls: Monitor production costs, perform variance analysis, and ensure accurate inventory valuation.
- Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to tax, statutory, and internal control requirements.
- Audit & Year-End Support: Assist with audit preparation and liaise with external auditors.
- Process Improvement: Drive efficiencies in financial systems and reporting within the manufacturing framework.
- BCom Degree in Finance or Accounting
- Completed SAICA Articles - Essential
- Manufacturing / FMCG Industry Experience - Essential
- Strong technical accounting skills, including inventory and cost management
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
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