Cost Accountant/ Financial Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Taking full responsibility for running the complete cost accounting and financial analysis function in our high-volume brick manufacturing plant
• Delivering financial/cost analysis to support business performance
• The interpretation of results to provide actionable insights
• Identifying potential cost-saving opportunities, as well as operational efficiencies
• Prepare business valuations and financial modelling
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Building financial reports that give clear business insights
• Finalize and report on monthly costing reports
• Collate, analyse and report on vehicle fleet costs
• Assist with inter-company cost allocation and reconciliation
• Evaluate and implement internal controls to shift towards digitization of finance operations

Job Experience and Skills Required

• BCom Accounting/Management Accounting or Finance Degree
• Completed SAICA/SAIPA or CIMA articles
• Minimum 5 years post-articles experience in manufacturing / production costing
• A professional designation would be advantageous: AGA(SA), PA(SA), CA(SA) or CGMA
• Strong proven experience in financial analysis, not only financial reporting
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and adhere to strict deadlines
• Fluent Afrikaans speaker (essential – must communicate effectively with operational and management teams)