Commercial & Cost Accountant

Our client is seeking an experienced Commercial & Cost Accountant to join their Uitenhage team, Monitor system prices for raw materials and components Continuously monitor material price changes and identify potential risks that could impact the achievement of cost targets Maintain and update standard costing for inventory Perform activity-based costing and review the allocation of overhead costs Monitor and control overhead expenditure against budget Monitor freight costs against agreed rates with freight forwarders and investigate and report any deviations Review and monitor price variances and ensure that any discrepancies are valid and adequately explained Prepare monthly reports and KPIs relating to cost variances, with a specific focus on inventory Review and allocate cost centres for all purchases and employee-related costs Prepare and implement annual budgets Monitor performance against budgets and RFQs for existing contracts across all cost elements Assist with the preparation of RFQs, focusing on raw material, labour, and machine-related costs Maintain MHE and lease schedules Evaluate suppliers to ensure they remain competitive Maintain the preferred supplier list Review supplier invoices and compare them against agreed contractual rates Develop and improve workflow processes and approval requests Assist with ad hoc financial duties as required Requirements Grade 12 BCom Accounting (essential) Minimum of 2-3 years' relevant experience Knowledge of IFRS, auditing, and internal control principles Experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive manufacturing experience preferred) Advanced MS Excel skills ERP system experience (SYSPRO preferred) Own vehicle advantageous