Location, Other, Southern Suburbs, Job Type Full-Time. R53 000.00 (Inclusive of med aid and prov, excluding incentive bonus). Pharmaceutical Company seeks a Cost & Management Accountant.

Requirements: Appropriate Formal Tertiary Financial Qualification – CIMA /B.Com (Hons) or equivalent qualification as per the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) would be considered. Minimum 3-5 years’ experience preferably in a manufacturing environment. A broad knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) specific to the post is required. Proven management skills. Baan experience advantageous. Advanced knowledge and experience using financial modelling packages is essential (MS Excel and MS Access).

Management and control of site wide inventories: All production related entries are processed in line with set deadlines. All inventories are correctly classified and correctly valued. All stock counts are verified and performed accurately. Integration master data in the ERP system is set up accurately. Accurate and timeous reporting of all inventory valuations and variance analyses

Cost accounting: Creation and maintenance of an annual product costing rate-map and application of these rates over the structures and routings in the ERP system. Accurate construction and representation of all inventory items (both materials and conversion) on the ERP system. Measurement of monthly factory recoveries, material usage variances and reprocessing costs to budget and forecast. Analysis and construction of product costings for new product development. Assist Finance Director with ad hoc projects.

Reporting: Data-mining and report construction to support business decisions and feasibility exercises. Compilation of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting packs. These include sales, factory recoveries, variance analyses, reprocessing and inventory reports. Determination of the monthly FIFO requirement, inventory obsolescence (ageing) provision and work in progress provisions.

Project Costing: Assistance with the control of costs pertaining to Engineering Projects and maintenance of the established capex database.

Data Integrity: Monitor weekly and monthly exception reporting generated by the ERP system

Staff Management: Management of 3 staff members

Personal attributes: Good organizational skills and deadline driven. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent communication (written and verbal) with report writing and document reviewing skills. Uncompromising individual integrity and work ethic. Ability to communicate effectively at all business levels. Salary: R53,000 pm

Email your CV to: anthonyjobs@wcp.co.za