Cost Accountant

About SMC Brands

SMC Brands is a dynamic fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and Liquor distribution business operating across Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, and Eswatini. As part of the CA&S Group, we pride ourselves on strong regional relationships, operational excellence, and hands-on leadership. We are looking for a capable Cost Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environments and is willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done.

Key Responsibilities

1. Costing and value chain maintenance

• Ensure that Product Masterfile in Excell is properly maintained at all times.
• Ensure that Product Masterfile is accurately and properly maintained on the ERP.
• Ensure that Price Increases are accurately and timeously implemented.
• Provide assistance to Sales Team with Value Chain calculations.
• Give input for cost savings (for example transport and freight).
• Assist with/attend to Product Masterfile and Value Chain queries.
• Assist with Foreign Creditors claims and recons, where required.

2. ESG reporting

• Coordinate and submit Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) data and reports to Group.
• Ensure accurate and timeous reporting of ESG for all Countries.
• Reporting of CSI initiatives

3. Other

• Assistance with recording Performance Appraisal Ratings (Accuracy, timeous).
• Ensure that paperless filing system is properly maintained.
• Assist with all yearend audit queries relating to the Product Masterfile & Costings.
• Assist with Annual Budget and Forecasts.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 2 years of working experience with value chain calculations/product costing.

Skills and Attributes

• Hands-on, can-do attitude – willing to get into the detail and get the job done.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across different jurisdictions.
• Proficient in Excel and financial systems.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person