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By combining science-based crop nutrition, agronomic expertise, biological solutions and innovative technologies, we help growers increase productivity, improve soil health and build more resilient farming systems. Together with our customers, we are advancing sustainable agriculture, strengthening food security and creating lasting value for future generations.\nAs part of Omnia Holdings Limited (JSE: OMN), you'll join a global, diversified business operating across the agriculture, mining and chemicals sectors. With operations in 23 countries, customers in more than 40 countries, over 70 distribution centres, and approximately 3,800 employees worldwide, Omnia develops innovative products, technologies and services that support food security, responsible mining and sustainable industrial development. Through science, innovation and collaboration, we help customers use resources more efficiently, solve complex operational challenges and create lasting value for a changing world.\nAt Omnia, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry experts, contribute to meaningful challenges, and grow your career in a purpose-led organisation committed to innovation, learning and sustainable impact.\nInnovating to enhance life, together creating a greener future.\nROLE IMPACT\nThe Cost Accountant is responsible for ensuring effective stock control, maintaining of pricing process and variance analysis, by applying the techniques of standard costing specific to the requirements of a manufacturing concern, thereby ensuring accuracy of information provided for informed decision making by stakeholders.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\nMonitor and maintain effective inventory control processes to ensure accuracy, reliability and compliance across manufacturing operations.\nProvide key stakeholders with accurate product cost of sales information based on approved monthly standard costs to support strategic and operational decision-making.\nAnalyse financial and operational information to identify abnormal cost variances and investigate root causes.\nMaintain and update Bills of Materials (BOMs) to ensure product costing accuracy within financial and operational systems.\nManage monthly updates of cost prices and transport rates to ensure current and accurate costing information.\nProvide inventory and pricing support to decentralised business units, ensuring effective resolution of queries and operational challenges.\nSupport the Management Accountant by assisting with finance-related business unit queries and management reporting requirements.\nExecute month-end close activities, ensuring all costing, inventory and reconciliation processes are completed accurately and within required deadlines.\nSupport year-end financial close activities and audit requirements through the timely completion of reporting and reconciliations.\nPerform detailed reconciliations to validate transactions, identify discrepancies and strengthen financial control processes.\nParticipate in monthly and bi-monthly stock counts, ensuring inventory accuracy and compliance with stock management procedures.\nAttend bi-annual maintenance spares counts and verify inventory records through the review and sign-off of stock documentation.\nInvestigate incorrect capturing of raw material codes and collaborate with relevant plant managers to implement corrective actions.\nMonitor Goods-In-Transit balances and proactively resolve variances to maintain inventory integrity.\nPrepare stock reports, providing commentary and insights on abnormal costs, variances and inventory trends.\nIdentify and investigate usage variances and losses, validating findings with relevant operational and plant management teams.\nEnsure manufacturing work orders are accurately closed and maintain reporting of outstanding work orders at month-end.\nMaintain the accuracy of standard costs and manufacturing recovery rates to support reliable financial reporting.\nAnalyse Purchase Price Variances (PPVs), assess reasonability and provide recommendations for corrective action where required.\nSupport budgeting activities by preparing manufacturing expense budgets and accurately calculating labour and overhead recovery rates.\nPrepare manufacturing expenses and manufacturing recoveries templates for budget uploads and reporting processes.\nMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS\nQualifications\nEssential\nBCom Accounting.\nAdvantageous\nPostgraduate qualification in Management Accounting.\nCIMA qualification or studies towards CIMA.\nExperience\nEssential\nMinimum of 2 to 4 years' experience in a similar costing or accounting role.\nPrevious manufacturing industry experience.\nExperience working with inventory control, standard costing and variance analysis processes.\nAdvantageous\nExperience working within a large finance 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At Omnia, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued, respected and empowered to contribute. We believe that diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds strengthen our ability to innovate, solve complex challenges and create sustainable value. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates who share our commitment to excellence, collaboration and making a positive impact.\nTHANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST\nThank you for considering a career with Omnia. We appreciate the time and effort invested in your application. Our Talent Acquisition team carefully reviews every application received. While only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, we encourage you to keep exploring future opportunities within the Omnia Group as we continue to grow our teams across agriculture, mining and chemicals. 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