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