Cost Controller
Job Location:
Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
7 days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Drive Cost Efficiency. Protect Profitability. Influence Business Performance.
An exciting opportunity exists for a commercially astute and analytical Cost Controller to join a dynamic project-driven business environment.
Reporting directly to the Group Financial Manager you will take ownership of direct cost management ensuring effective control of labour transport consumables and operational overheads while driving continuous improvements in gross profit performance.
This role is based in Paarden Eiland.
Key Responsibilities:
Job Experience and Skills Required:
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Reporting directly to the Group Financial Manager you will take ownership of direct cost management ensuring effective control of labour transport consumables and operational overheads while driving continuous improvements in gross profit performance.
This role is based in Paarden Eiland.
Key Responsibilities:
Cost Control & Analysis
- Monitor and control labour transport consumables and operational costs against budget and revenue targets.
- Implement and improve cost control systems and procedures across the business.
- Track project costs from quotation stage through to project completion ensuring budget adherence.
- Conduct detailed variance analysis and identify root causes of cost overruns.
- Review labour deployment overtime productivity levels and resource utilization.
- Analyse transport and logistics costs to identify efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.
- Perform post-project cost reviews and provide recommendations for future budgeting and estimating.
- Generate weekly Gross Profit reports and highlight projects requiring immediate intervention.
Commercial & Operational Support
- Participate in sales and operational planning meetings providing cost and margin insights.
- Review costing assumptions and profitability of major quotations before submission.
- Support pricing strategies through accurate cost analysis and forecasting.
- Work closely with Estimation Procurement Operations and Finance teams to improve cost accuracy and profitability.
Reporting & Financial Administration
- Develop and maintain automated reporting dashboards and KPI monitoring tools.
- Support month-end quarter-end and year-end financial close processes.
- Ensure accurate cost allocations accruals and project accounting.
- Maintain master cost data within ERP systems and recommend process improvements.
- Prepare branch cost comparisons productivity reports and management reporting packs.
- Train operational teams on cost management principles and internal controls.
Job Experience and Skills Required:
- BCom Degree in Cost & Management Accounting Finance Accounting or a related field.
- Advanced Diploma in Cost & Management Accounting will also be considered.
- Professional qualifications or studies towards CIMA SAIPA ACCA will be advantageous.
- 38 years experience in Cost Controlling or Cost Accounting.
- Experience within project-based environments such as events exhibitions manufacturing construction engineering logistics or hospitality.
- Exposure to multi-site operations and job costing environments is essential.
Apply now!
For more exciting (Finance/ Engineering/ IT / Supply Chain / Commercial & C-Suite) vacancies please visit: you have not had any response in two weeks please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.
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