Senior Bookkeeper - Manufacturing Costing Specialist, Meyerton
Humankind Group · Meyerton, Gauteng
Overview
A manufacturing business in Meyerton needs a Senior Bookkeeper with 10+ years of experience and a strong costing background. You will manage the full bookkeeping function while handling bills of quantities, product costing, and inventory control. This is a permanent role for someone who understands production costs, materials, labour, and overhead allocations. If you have manufacturing industry experience and want to work closely with production and management teams, this opportunity is worth exploring.
About the role
About the Role:
This is a senior bookkeeping position within a manufacturing business based in Meyerton, Gauteng. The successful candidate will manage the full bookkeeping function and play a key role in cost control and business performance. You will work with production and management teams to ensure accurate costing information and financial control.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Managing day to day bookkeeping including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries
- Conducting bank, supplier, customer, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Preparing monthly financial reports and assisting with management accounts
- Managing and monitoring manufacturing costs including raw materials, labour, production expenses, and overheads
- Preparing, analysing, and maintaining bills of quantities to support accurate costing and pricing
- Performing product costing and cost allocation to determine accurate manufacturing costs
- Monitoring inventory, stock movements, and work in progress balances
- Investigating costing variances and identifying opportunities to improve cost efficiency
- Assisting with budgeting, cash flow monitoring, and financial forecasting
- Supporting month end and year end financial processes
- Maintaining accurate financial documentation and assisting with audit requirements
To apply, email your CV to andrea@humankindgroup.co.za. Only candidates who meet the essential requirements will be considered.
Requirements
- National Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 10+ years of bookkeeping experience
- Extensive experience within the manufacturing industry is essential
- Strong experience in manufacturing costing and cost control
- Proven experience working with bills of quantities
- Solid understanding of production costs, materials, labour, and overhead allocations
- Experience with inventory accounting, stock control, and reconciliations
- Strong knowledge of bookkeeping principles, financial reporting, and general ledger management
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
- Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem solving skills
- In depth understanding of manufacturing accounting and bookkeeping
- Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
- Good communication and organisational skills
- A hands on approach with the ability to work in a fast paced manufacturing environment
Responsibilities
- Manage the full bookkeeping function to ensure accurate and up to date financial records
- Perform day to day bookkeeping including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries
- Conduct regular bank, supplier, customer, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Prepare monthly financial reports and assist with management accounts
- Manage and monitor manufacturing costs including raw materials, labour, production expenses, and overheads
- Prepare, analyse, and maintain bills of quantities to support accurate costing and pricing
- Perform product costing and cost allocation to determine accurate manufacturing costs
- Monitor inventory, stock movements, and work in progress balances
- Investigate costing variances and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency
- Assist with budgeting, cash flow monitoring, and financial forecasting
- Support month end and year end financial processes
- Maintain accurate financial documentation and assist with audit requirements
- Work closely with production and management teams to ensure accurate costing information and financial control
Job details
- Organisation
- Humankind Group
- Location
- Meyerton, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior (10+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Email
- andrea@humankindgroup.co.za
- Application Method
- Apply via email
Success Guide
Hi there! This is a great opportunity if you have solid bookkeeping experience in manufacturing. The company is specifically looking for someone who understands costing, bills of quantities, and production processes, so make sure your CV highlights these areas clearly. When you apply, tailor your application to show how your experience matches their need for cost control and inventory management. The role is based in Meyerton, so consider your transport arrangements if you do not live nearby. In your interview, be ready to discuss real examples of how you have managed manufacturing costs, handled BOQs, and improved cost efficiency in previous roles. Email your CV to andrea@humankindgroup.co.za and good luck!
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