COSTING CLERK

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate product and job costings.
• Capture and update costing information on internal systems.
• Assist with preparing quotations and pricing for new and existing jobs.
• Review material, labour, production and other associated costs.
• Liaise with Production, Procurement, Sales and Finance to ensure costing information is accurate and up to date.
• Investigate costing variances and assist with resolving discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with reporting on costs, margins and job profitability.
• Ensure costing procedures and company processes are consistently followed.
• Provide general administrative support to the costing and commercial functions.

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric qualification.
• A relevant qualification in Costing, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration is required.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in costing, administration, finance or a manufacturing/production environment.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in the printing, packaging or manufacturing industry would be an advantage.