Cost Accountant at Adcock Ingram

MAIN TASKS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Costing & Standard Cost Maintenance

• Ensure accurate and complete Bills of Materials (BOMs) for all manufactured products
• Maintain and update BOMs and standard costs
• Ensure all material components have accurate standard costs
• Review and update standard costs according to the annual costing calendar

Cost Analysis & Reporting

• Analyse, investigate, and report on production cost variances
• Report actual production costs versus standard costs
• Compile costing packs for new product development
• Perform post-season reviews and compile detailed reports

Production & Inventory Support

• Ensure all production costs are accurately accounted for
• Support and assist production departments on cost-related queries
• Assist with inventory-related ad hoc transactions
• Assist with reconciliation of inventory balance sheet accounts
• Assist with goods-in-transit reporting for monthly journals

Financial Controls & Reconciliations

• Maintain accurate and timeous reconciliations
• Implement and oversee control systems to ensure effective shop-floor administration
• Ensure standard costs in company systems are always up to date
• Assist with annual budget preparation and uploads

Ad Hoc & Administrative Duties

• Resolve and follow up on all cost-related queries
• Perform special costing projects as required
• Complete ad-hoc tasks assigned by management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cost Accounting, Finance, or related field (essential) or
• Professional certification (CIMA, SAICA, ACCA) 
• 3–5 years’ full cost accounting experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment (essential)
• Strong understanding of standard costing, BOM management, and cost control
• Advanced Excel skills (minimum 3 years)
• Experience working with ERP systems
• Strong analytical and investigative skills
• High numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines