Cost Analyst

Listing reference: hesto_000388
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 27 February 2026
Position summary
Industry: Automotive Sector
Job category: Clerk
Location: Stanger
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
About our company
Hesto
Introduction
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
Job description

Weekly Sales and Costing Checks

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

 Cost Implosion (Syspro)

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

Requisitions & Procurement Support

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

 Fleet Reporting

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

 APDP (Automotive Production and Development Programme)

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

EU & SADC Declarations

  • Receive parts list from customers and run BOMs.
  • Re‑calculate originating and non‑originating material values.

Supplier Price Adjustments

  • Confirm updated supplier prices reflected in Syspro after uploads.
  • Validate that all pricing uses the correct supplier currency.

BBBEE Reporting Support

  • Run Trail-kitting list on monthly sales quantities.
  • Obtain monthly sales data per warehouse.

 Monthly Volumes

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

 Audit Queries

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

 Royalty Calculations

  • Obtain monthly sales reports.

Minimum requirements

    • 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

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