279 Quantity Surveying jobs in South Africa

Overview

PLEASE NOTE: This position is in Mandeni north of Stanger

PURPOSE of the role :

To provide costing and financial services to the company by performing the following core tasks: management accounting services; capital expenditure evaluations, monthly management account reporting, process audits, assist in budget and forecasting process / adhoc costing queries / projects requested by management and other service departments.

• Prepare manufacturing journals
• Recoveries, finished goods and raw material journals
• Investigate and analyse the material usage variance and implement necessary controls
• Reconciliation and balancing of general ledger to inventory stock reports at month end and inventory adjustments
• Reporting on the variances between departmental expenditures and recoveries

• Assist departments, predominantly production departments with capital expenditure evaluations taking cognizance of payback periods and discounted cash flows
• Assist in decision making process as to whether the project is financially viable and determines the variables that triggers the viability of the project

• Assist managers to resolve costing queries relating to the costing of products
• Review cost benefit of overtime against recovery – adhoc feasibility studies and other duties as required by financial manager
• Assist financial manager in preparation of the budgets

• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Ensure confidentiality of information is maintained at all times
• Ensure all administration and documentation is presented in a neat and professional manner

• Ensure understanding and application of all relevant policies and procedures set out in the QMS as may be appropriate

• Adhere to all laid down Company safety policies and OHS act
• Ensure that the work environment, equipment, furniture is maintained and kept in an orderly manner

• Understand departmental budget, as may be applicable and apply a practice of cost control

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting as may be applicable to the respective KPA’s for the position

• Ensure compliance with Company policy and procedures and legislative acts.

Overview

COST & MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT with MANUFACTURING Industry experience & SAGE - Durban area , KZN

Cost & Management Accountant with MANUFACTURING Industry experience & SAGE

• Perform cost accumulation tasks
• Analyze and report on variances
• Prepare budgeting reports
• Conduct financial analysis
• Assist in month-end close process

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Proven experience in Cost and Management Accounting
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency in accounting software - SAGE
• Excellent communication skills
• CLEAN CREDIT & CRIMINAL RECORD - will be verified

Overview

Cost & Management Accountant with MANUFACTURING Industry experience & SAGE

• Perform cost accumulation tasks
• Analyze and report on variances
• Prepare budgeting reports
• Conduct financial analysis
• Assist in month-end close process

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Proven experience in Cost and Management Accounting
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency in accounting software - SAGE
• Excellent communication skills
• CLEAN CREDIT & CRIMINAL RECORD - will be verified

Overview

Job Title: Cost and Management Accountant

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Industry: Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) / Food

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Competitive, based on qualifications and experience

Hire Resolve is seeking a skilled Cost and Management Accountant to join our client's fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and analyzing financial data to support business decision-making and improve cost efficiency.

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports, including cost analysis and variances
• Develop and implement cost-saving initiatives to improve profitability
• Monitor and control product costs, including raw materials, production costs, and labor costs
• Provide management with insightful financial analysis and recommendations to drive business growth
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with financial regulations and best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize operational efficiency
• Participate in strategic planning and goal setting activities

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Professional certification such as AGA, CIMA, or CA preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Cost and Management Accountant in the FMCG industry
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in financial analysis tools and software
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems is a plus

If you meet the above requirements and are passionate about driving financial performance in a dynamic FMCG environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in our pursuit of excellence and innovation in the world of fast-moving consumer goods.

Send your CV to:

(USE THE SUBJECT LINE - COST ACCOUNTANT CAPE TOWN)

Should you not hear from us in 3 days, please note that we will keep your CV on file for future opportunities that may arise.

About the job Accountant: Cost Management

Accountant: Cost Management

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional accounting certification (e.g., CIMA) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cost accounting, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle.
• Frequent travel to 3 sites is a requirement of the position.

• Team Leadership :
  • Manage, mentor, and develop a team of assistant accountants and inventory controllers to ensure high performance and professional growth.
• Cost Analysis :
  • Conduct detailed cost analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and provide actionable insights to management.
• Forecasting :
  • Lead the forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with company goals.
• Financial Reporting :
  • Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports to senior management, highlighting key cost drivers and variances.
• Process Improvement :
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Compliance :
  • Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
• Controls :
  • Implement accurate control measures.

Our client, a listed multinational manufacturing company in South Africa, is looking for a Cost & Management Accountant to provide overview & analysis of Cost of Sales & Gross Contributions Stats at Business Unit level, as well as assist with Sales related projects & complete ad-hoc feasibility projects. This is an EE position, therefore preference will be given to African & Coloured applicants.

Key Performance Areas:

• Participate in organisational strategy management from a financial management perspective
• Provide financial analysis & support to management & all operational areas of the business
• Maintain & update accounting system
• Prepare & review details product costing for all new parts
• Analyse all current parts & make recommendations for the financial recovery on distressed parts
• Calculate & propose potential price increases
• Provide indicative “what-if” costings and impact on profitability for: New Product Generation and Specification to existing products.
• Work closely with technical team to ensure integrity of the control sheet.
• Provide meaningful profitability information and recommend ways to optimise customer profitability and project profitability for new business.
• Recover margin in underperforming categories by highlighting commercial impact (margin enhancement vs volume opportunity) and assist in strategic decision making.
• Support the Business Development Managers in the use of system tools regarding costing and profitability.
• Create a platform within quarterly profitability review to evaluate the success of project post launch review, providing insight and learnings which can be taken into future launches.
• Weekly tracking of costings done to create visibility of projects in order to manage workload with projects and customer focus teams.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Commerce / Diploma in Financial Accounting
• 3 years' experience in a management accounting role
• Automotive & Manufacturing experience

Our client, a national manufacturing concern, needs your experience and expertise to provide an overview and analysis of COS and Gross Contributions Stats at division level, as well as assist with Sales-related and adhoc feasibility projects.

The Person:

• B.Com Degree in Cost & Management Accounting or equivalent.
• Min. 2 to 3 years’ experience in a management accounting role.
• Automotive Industry and Manufacturing environment experience essential.

• Participate in organisational Strategy management from a financial management perspective.

• Provide financial analysis and support to management and all operational areas.
• Maintain and update accounting system (ERP: LX).
• Ensure compliance with internal control.

• Prepare and review detailed product costing analysis.
• Analyse all current stock and make recommendations for the financial recovery on distressed stock.
• Calculate and propose potential price increases.
• Review GP percentage of individual BOM’s and identify distress stock.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

• Provide indicative “what-if” costings and impact on profitability for: New Product Generation and Specification to existing products.
• Ensure most current costs are used when calculating profitability.
• Effectively communicate and present findings as well as recommendations to the Commercial Manager, Business Development Manager, Technical team and the rest of the cross-functional team.

• Provide meaningful profitability information and recommend ways to optimise OEM profitability and project profitability for new business.
• Recover margin in under-performing categories by highlighting commercial impact (margin enhancement vs volume opportunity) and assist in strategic decision-making.
• Support the Business Development Managers in the use of system tools regarding costing and profitability.
• Support Commercial Manager in considering product rationalisation, mix comparisons and other business improvement opportunities.
• Attend customer and commercial meetings to provide insight into ongoing projects and commercial items.

• Create a platform within quarterly profitability review to evaluate the success of project post launch review, providing insight and learnings which can be taken into future launches.
• Develop suitable standard of commercial reports that will provide insight, stimulate further discussion, and assist in decision-making across RFQ patch.
• Work closely with IT to automate reporting where possible.
• Weekly tracking of costings done to create visibility of projects.

• Good sense of structure, processes and controls.
• Experience in managing/supervising staff.
• Good grasp of Brilliant Basics.
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities.
• Demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self-development.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Manage colleagues and client’s expectations and communicate appropriately.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets.
• Participate and drive regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable.

R per annum (cost to company)

Our client, a listed multinational manufacturing company in South Africa, is looking for a Cost & Management Accountant to provide overview & analysis of Cost of Sales & Gross Contributions Stats at Business Unit level, as well as assist with Sales related projects & complete ad-hoc feasibility projects. This is an EE position, therefore preference will be given to African & Coloured applicants.

Key Performance Areas:

• Participate in organisational strategy management from a financial management perspective
• Provide financial analysis & support to management & all operational areas of the business
• Maintain & update accounting system
• Prepare & review details product costing for all new parts
• Analyse all current parts & make recommendations for the financial recovery on distressed parts
• Calculate & propose potential price increases
• Provide indicative “what-if” costings and impact on profitability for: New Product Generation and Specification to existing products.
• Work closely with technical team to ensure integrity of the control sheet.
• Provide meaningful profitability information and recommend ways to optimise customer profitability and project profitability for new business.
• Recover margin in underperforming categories by highlighting commercial impact (margin enhancement vs volume opportunity) and assist in strategic decision making.
• Support the Business Development Managers in the use of system tools regarding costing and profitability.
• Create a platform within quarterly profitability review to evaluate the success of project post launch review, providing insight and learnings which can be taken into future launches.
• Weekly tracking of costings done to create visibility of projects in order to manage workload with projects and customer focus teams.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Commerce / Diploma in Financial Accounting
• 3 years' experience in a management accounting role
• Automotive & Manufacturing experience

• Develop cost standards for materials and labor
• Analyze and report on variances
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual cost reports
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes
• Monitor expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities
• CLEAN CRIMINAL & CREDIT RECORD - will be verified