Job title : Cost Accountant (Yields / Stock)
Job Location : Gauteng, Randfontein
Deadline : October 13, 2025
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Purpose of the Role
Weekly and monthly calculations and reconciliations of raw and packaging material to ensure correct yields. Identifying and analyzing variances per SKU.Minimum Requirements
Qualification and Degree
BCOM / BTEC degree in Accountant / Management AccountingMinimum of 3-4 years’ experience within a manufacturing environmentStock control and stock management experienceKnowledge
Cost Accounting principles and practicesCosting principles, practices and performance indicatorsBusiness strategies, targets, processes and economicsDuties & Responsibilities
Reporting and Variance Analysis
Provide support for Variance analysisDaily compilation of production information to prepare weekly production yields to assist in reducing stock variances at month endIdentifying and investigating stock variances (actuals vs expected consumption as per the BOM)Managing data accuracy and reconciliation between ERP (Syspro) and yields spreadsheetsAnalyze and explain yield variancesGenerate a weekly yield reporting pack that highlights focus points for the week, exposes core issues, generates action plans and engage with Manufacturing to minimize variancesProvide monthly commentary for submission to the Commercial and Manufacturing Managers.Understanding and clearing WIP valuation variances and correcting SYSPRO bookings as neededPerforming Cycle BOM AuditsCapturing monthly stock counts and attending quarterly physical stock countsCosting
Assist the Management Accountant in determination of product cost for quarterly Stock ValuationMaintaining Bill of Materials (BOM’s)Participate in investigations and audits to support initiatives designed to control costs and maximize profitsTeamwork and Self-Management
Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritizing and self-developmentFollow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintainedInform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolutionSupport and drive the business core valuesManage colleagues’ expectations and communicate appropriatelyDemonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectivesChampion training and development of self and others utilizing available training opportunitiesParticipate in, and drive regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievableEnsure deliverables are submitted on time and with the right level of accuracy and formAccounting / Financial Services jobs