- Our client is looking for a Temporary Factory Accountant to join their team at their Port Elizabeth factory.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for processing accounting and financial documentation to support accurate reporting and costing in line with company procedures and processes.
Minimum Requirements
Educational Qualifications
- Degree in Finance, Management Accounting, or a related field NQF6.
- CIMA qualification or studies towards CIMA will be advantageous.
Experience
- Up to 5 years’ experience in cost accounting, financial reporting, or a similar role.
- Manufacturing industry experience will be advantageous.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Costing and Reporting
- Prepare import cost files and submit summaries to the Management Accountant for SAP updates.
- Assist with scanning processes and other finance-related projects.
- Provide support and stand in for the Management Accountant when required.
- Assist with the correction and maintenance of Material Master information relating to transaction postings.
- Monitor scanning process performance and liaise with factory system role players to implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Compile and prepare daily production scrap reports and participate in daily scrap meetings.
- Prepare monthly lead balancing reports, including scrap sent to external service providers.
- Review and report monthly on stock count completeness across all company sites.
Stock Control
- Coordinate and assist with factory stock counts alongside the Planning department.
- Investigate and resolve stock variances.
- Prepare stock count reports for management.
Compliance
- Ensure all activities are conducted within established controls and procedures to maintain financial integrity.
- Identify and report risks or areas of concern within the department to management.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, and procedures to prevent fruitless, wasteful, and irregular expenditure.
Customer Service
- Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Represent the company in meetings with relevant stakeholders.
- Apply problem-solving skills creatively while maintaining a high level of integrity aligned with company values.
Cost and Financial Control
- Contribute to the manufacturing budget preparation process.
- Promote the efficient, economical, and transparent use of financial and operational resources.
- Identify opportunities to control and reduce costs.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Strong computer literacy skills.
- Advanced MS Office proficiency, particularly Excel.
- SAP FI and MM experience.
Key Attributes
- Proactive and action-oriented.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Agile and adaptable.
- Strong planning and organisational abilities.
- Relationship-building and customer-focused approach.
- Resilient with the ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively under strict deadlines.
