Cost Accountant / Inventory Controller Cape Town

West Coast Personnel is actively recruiting for a Cost Accountant / Inventory Controller position in Cape Town. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Finance / Accounting / Audit sector looking to advance their careers.

• Experience Level: 1 - 3 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Finance / Accounting / Audit • Location Preference: in Cape Town

Financial professionals like Cost Accountant / Inventory Controller are vital for organizational stability and compliance. This role offers the opportunity to impact business strategy and financial health.

This role in Finance / Accounting / Audit offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

When applying for this Cost Accountant / Inventory Controller position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 1 - 3 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Finance / Accounting / Audit field • Any certifications or specialized training

The Finance / Accounting / Audit sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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Salary: Up to R26 000.00 Per Month Job Type: Permanent Sectors: FMCG Reference: CPT001353/MM Job Type: Permanent Sectors: FMCG Reference: CPT001353/MM Sectors: FMCG Reference: CPT001353/MM Reference: CPT001353/MM

Employer: West Coast Personnel

COST ACCOUNTANT / INVENTORY CONTROLLERCape TownR26 000 per monthAre you a numbers-driven accounting professional who enjoys looking beyond the spreadsheet to understand what is actually happening on the production floor?A busy manufacturing business is looking for a hands-on Cost Accountant / Inventory Controller to take responsibility for product costing, inventory accuracy, production reconciliations and stock controls. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career Cost Accountant who wants to develop strong practical experience in manufacturing, operational finance and inventory management.

Maintain accurate inventory records and protect the integrity of the inventory and production systems. Control and validate all inventory movements. Perform product costing, cost calculations and standard-cost reviews. Reconcile production batches, recipes, yields and stock usage. Analyse production margins, losses, wastage and yield variances. Investigate and resolve inventory and costing discrepancies. Plan, coordinate and supervise monthly stock takes. Reconcile physical stock against system records. Develop and improve inventory-control procedures. Assist with costing and inventory controls for new products and product ranges. Ensure production information is captured accurately on the operating system. Work closely with Production, Operations and Finance to ensure reliable costing and stock information. Minimum Requirements: Relevant qualification in Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting or Finance. Experience in cost accounting, inventory control or manufacturing accounting. Good knowledge of product costing, standard costing, stock reconciliations, gross margins, production yields and wastage. Strong Excel skills. Comfortable working with ERP, inventory or production systems. Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving ability. Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify discrepancies. Able to work confidently with finance, production and operational teams. Experience in manufacturing, FMCG or food production would be highly advantageous. If you enjoy finding the story behind the numbers and want to build your career in a hands-on manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you.