Factory Accountant – Contract
Manufacturing
Port Elizabeth – Eastern Cape – South Africa
A well-established manufacturing operation in Port Elizabeth requires a Factory Accountant on a temporary contract basis to support financial costing, reporting, stock control and manufacturing finance activities. Reporting to the Management Accountant, this role will suit a detail-driven finance professional with strong analytical ability and experience within a manufacturing environment.
You will be responsible for cost reporting, preparing import cost files, coordinating stock counts, conducting variance investigations, reporting scrap, providing SAP-related transaction support, and ensuring compliance with financial controls and company procedures. Exposure to production finance, inventory management, and factory reporting processes is essential.
This opportunity offers valuable exposure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment that requires resilience, accuracy, and a proactive approach.
Minimum Requirements
- Degree in Finance, Management Accounting or related qualification (NQF 6/7)
- CIMA studies advantageous
- Up to 5 years’ experience in cost accounting/reporting within manufacturing
- Advanced Excel and strong MS Office skills
- SAP FI and MM experience essential
- Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving ability
- High attention to detail and deadline-driven
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills