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Factory Accountant
Job Location:
Job Location:
Port Elizabeth - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
21 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 August 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Department:
Job Summary
Factory Accountant (Temporary) - Port Eliabeth
To support manufacturing operations by analysing costs monitoring stock movements preparing financial reports and ensuring accurate financial information is available for operational and strategic decision-making.
To support manufacturing operations by analysing costs monitoring stock movements preparing financial reports and ensuring accurate financial information is available for operational and strategic decision-making.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare import cost files and submit summaries for SAP updates.
- Assist with costing reporting and manufacturing finance processes.
- Support scanning projects and monitor scanning process performance.
- Stand in for the Management Accountant when required
- Assist with maintenance and correction of Material Master information.
- Prepare daily production scrap reports and attend scrap meetings.
- Compile monthly lead balancing reports inclusive of scrap sent to Frys.
- Review and report on monthly stock count completeness across all company sites.
- Coordinate and assist with factory stock counts.
- Investigate stock variances and resolve discrepancies.
- Prepare stock count and variance reports for management.
- Ensure compliance with financial controls procedures and company policies.
- Identify and report financial or operational risks within the department.
- Assist with budgeting processes for manufacturing operations.
- Identify opportunities to improve cost control and operational efficiencies.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Support operational and finance teams with reporting and analytical requirements.
Minimum Requirements
- Degree in Finance Management Accounting or related field (NQF6)
- CIMA qualification or studies towards CIMA advantageous
- Up to 5 years experience in cost accounting reporting or a similar finance role
- Manufacturing industry experience advantageous
- Advanced MS Excel and computer literacy skills
- SAP FI and MM experience advantageous
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
- Proactive agile and action-orientated approach
Key Competencies
- Cost accounting and financial reporting capability
- Strong stock control and variance analysis experience
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Customer-focused and team-orientated approach
- Resilient and deadline-driven
- Detailed & updated CV
- Matric certificate
- Degree certificates
- CIMA certifications (if applicable)
- Academic transcripts
- Contactable references
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