Cost Analyst

To support the Finance Department by maintaining accurate costing information, performing weekly and monthly cost-related processes, preparing financial reports, validating supplier and customer pricing, and assisting in regulatory and audit compliance through accurate and timely data preparation.

• Obtain weekly sales data from Syspro and/or Sales Teams.
• Compare customer selling prices against Hesto price lists to identify variances.

• Complete inventory period-end processes before cost implosion.
• Run cost implosion from Inventory to Bills of Materials (BOMs).

• Receive quotations and raise requisitions for the Finance Department.
• Follow up for approvals as per Syspro workflow.

• Request monthly fuel expenditure from relevant stakeholders.
• Capture and analyse fuel data per vehicle.

• Request APDP declarations from local suppliers.
• Capture APDP data into IRS.

• Receive parts list from customers and run BOMs.
• Re‑calculate originating and non‑originating material values.
• Confirm updated supplier prices reflected in Syspro after uploads.
• Validate that all pricing uses the correct supplier currency.

• Obtain monthly sales data per warehouse.

• Obtain monthly production volumes by model.
• Verify that production volumes balance with daily sales updates.

• Obtain audit sample selections and prepare simplified, user‑friendly working documents.
• Submit clean schedules and supporting evidence to auditors.

• Obtain monthly sales reports.

• National Diploma (Essential)
• Degree in Cost & Management Accounting, Finance, Accounting, or related field (advantageous)
• 1–3 years’ experience in costing, finance, or a manufacturing environment. (Essential)
• Experience using Syspro or similar ERP system. (Advantageous)
• Exposure to APDP, SADC/EU declarations, or BOM costing is an added advantage
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis). (Essential)
• Understanding of Bills of Materials, standard costing, and variance analysis. (Essential)
• Ability to prepare journals and accurate financial reconciliations. (Essential)
• Knowledge of APDP and customs declarations. (Essential)