Employer: Ntice Search An exciting internal opportunity exists for a Commercial Accountant within a well-established leading manufacturing client based in Pinetown. This role reports directly to the Divisional Executive and is ideal for a commercially minded accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in cost management, financial analysis, pricing, budgeting, and decision support across the business. Duties and Responsibilities: Assist the Divisional Executive with cost and sales analysis and reporting Prepare forecasting estimates and conduct variance analysis Prepare and analyse monthly sales reports and sales estimates Prepare product costings and maintain all costing data on the system Analyse data and costings to identify and support cost-saving initiatives Drive change initiatives through to completion in collaboration with various departments Challenge data using sound financial knowledge and experience where required Review costings of all products and determine pricing for sales-related queries Prepare and analyse quarterly pricing databases Maintain accurate gross margin records and reconcile them to monthly income statements issued by Finance Prepare month-end schedules and reports relating to costs, margins, and other key metrics Prepare and continuously improve key management Assist with the preparation of annual budgets, ad hoc tenders, and new product launch documentation Support the Divisional Executive and Financial Executive with ad hoc assignments as required Minimum Requirements: Education and Experience: BCom/ BCompt/ Hnrs Degree with accounting subjects and/ or A completed/ studying towards CIMA Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in a Management Accounting or Cost Accounting role Strong background in management and cost accounting Manufacturing cost accounting experience will be advantageous Experience working within a manufacturing environment preferred Knowledge and Skills: Advanced Excel and strong Microsoft Office skills SAP experience will be advantageous Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Ability to interpret, analyse, and challenge financial and operational data High level of accuracy and attention to detail Salary: Market Related