Cost Analyst

About this role

Sappi is looking for a Cost Analyst to work within the Mill in Mandeni. You will help keep production costing accurate. You will also gather and share costing information so managers can make sound decisions.

What you’ll do

• Create, maintain, settle and monitor internal orders.
• Record material consumption against production orders in SAP, and check that cost allocations and general ledger postings are correct.
• Compile weekly and monthly process cost reports, plus the weekly maintenance cost report.
• Make sure all mill costs are captured, including contract costs. Handle stock counts and verifications when needed.
• Report fixed and variable cost variances to cost centre holders, and prepare GL reconciliations.
• Help with fixed and variable forecasting, the weekly rolling forecast and budget preparation.
• Compile production statistics such as production and OEE, and prepare operational graphs for the plant.

What you need

• A BCom Accounting degree or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is advantageous. The advert lists a minimum of 0 to 2 years of continuous experience.
• Computer literacy, including MS Office.
• SAP experience is advantageous.

Is this job for you?

This role suits an accounting graduate who likes working with numbers and detail. You should be comfortable with systems and reporting. Experience in a factory or production setting will help you stand out.

Tips before you apply

• Have your degree certificate or proof of equivalent qualification ready, along with your ID and up-to-date CV.
• On your CV, list the MS Office tools you use and any SAP modules or transactions you have worked with.
• If you have worked in manufacturing, describe the costing, reporting or reconciliation work you did and the results it produced.

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