Cost Controller

SET Consulting

  • Queenstown, Eastern Cape
  • R540,000-600,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 11 days ago
Job SummaryCost ControllerR540k - R600k per annumQueenstownA leading FMCG company in the Eastern Cape has an excellent opportunity for a Cost Controller. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for maximising business profitability through comprehensive financial analysis and effective cost-control measures. Facilitate daily reporting of production efficiencies, analyse sales profitability and implement strategies to optimize overall business costs.Key Performance AreasReporting
  • Review expense reports to ensure that expenses are reasonable and appropriate.
  • Prepare reports for management regarding costs and expenses.
  • Conduct financial analysis and report on production.
  • Conduct product profit margin analysis (sales revenue vs. cost of sales, variable costs, and fixed costs).
  • Prepare daily reports for internal stakeholders.
Cost management
  • Coordinate with other departments to ensure that all costs are accurately tracked.
  • Conduct cost analysis to identify areas where costs can be reduced or eliminated
  • Collect cost data from suppliers to track material costs.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and maintain the cost forecast.
  • Analyse and attribute variable and fixed costs to the respective cost accounts.
  • Ensure the accuracy of plant product cost criteria (i.e., material, labour, factory overhead, etc.).
Stock admin, inventory and account reconciliation
  • Capture production transactions daily.
  • Participate in the annual physical inventory reconciliation and provide analysis and explanation for fluctuations in inventory balances.
  • Perform inventory and/or cost of sales account reconciliation.
Qualifications and Experience
  • B Com Accounting plus Articles
  • 2 - 3 Years of relevant working experience
  • 2 - 3 years experience in finance/administrative and/or similar ERP systems
  • Computer literate (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
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