An exciting internal opportunity exists for a Commercial Accountant within a well-established leading manufacturing client based in Pinetown. This role reports directly to the Divisional Executive and is ideal for a commercially minded accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in cost management, financial analysis, pricing, budgeting, and decision support across the business.

Assist the Divisional Executive with cost and sales analysis and reporting

Prepare forecasting estimates and conduct variance analysis

Prepare and analyse monthly sales reports and sales estimates

Prepare product costings and maintain all costing data on the system

Analyse data and costings to identify and support cost-saving initiatives

Drive change initiatives through to completion in collaboration with various departments

Challenge data using sound financial knowledge and experience where required

Review costings of all products and determine pricing for sales-related queries

Prepare and analyse quarterly pricing databases

Maintain accurate gross margin records and reconcile them to monthly income statements issued by Finance

Prepare month-end schedules and reports relating to costs, margins, and other key metrics

Prepare and continuously improve key management

Assist with the preparation of annual budgets, ad hoc tenders, and new product launch documentation

Support the Divisional Executive and Financial Executive with ad hoc assignments as required

Education and Experience:

BCom/ BCompt/ Hnrs Degree with accounting subjects and/ or

A completed/ studying towards CIMA

Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in a Management Accounting or Cost Accounting role

Strong background in management and cost accounting

Manufacturing cost accounting experience will be advantageous

Experience working within a manufacturing environment preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

Advanced Excel and strong Microsoft Office skills

SAP experience will be advantageous

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Ability to interpret, analyse, and challenge financial and operational data

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Salary: Market Related