Plant Controller

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Thabazimbi, Waterberg, Limpopo, ZAF
In-Office
Senior level
Other • Retail
The Role
The Plant Controller manages standard costing, operational accounting, inventory and fixed assets, internal controls, ledger oversight, and audit follow-up. The role also prepares site budgets and forecasts, delivers monthly plant performance reporting, analyzes ERP data, and supports industrial controlling and site management. It requires strong accounting knowledge, SAP S/4HANA proficiency, analytical ability, business partnering, communication skills, and at least five years of industrial cost accounting or plant controlling experience.
Summary Generated by Built In
The CompanyImerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

The PositionPlant Controller

Job Summary

1. Standard Costing: Calculate and update standard costs to ensure accurate product valuation.

2. Operational Accounting: Calculate, book, or review operational journal entries, including inventories,

mining, and activity accruals.Control financial impact of mining plan (Reserves & Overburden assets,

Depletion, UoP).

3. Internal Control: Define, maintain, and apply local internal control procedures for recording stock values

and ensuring site-level process adherence.

4. Fixed Assets & Stock: Manage Fixed Assets and physical stock reconciliation with the ERP system to

ensure the balance sheet is properly stated. Review capital expenditure requests

5. Ledger Oversight: Oversee accounting ledgers, ensuring the correct utilization of cost centers and

General Ledger (G/L) accounts.

6. Audit Management: Coordinate local internal and external audit follow-up for the scope of activities,

specifically regarding inventory and fixed assets.

Management Accounting Support (Industrial Controlling)

REC-Job Detail-V03-26 March 2025

1. Budgeting & Forecasting: Build site-level budgets and financial forecasts in alignment with group

guidelines.

2. Performance Reporting: Complete monthly plant reporting files, providing key messages to Industrial

Controlling and local management regarding major cost deviations.

3. Data Analysis: Extract necessary data from the ERP (e.g., energy consumption, mining, inventory data)

and perform ad hoc analysis to improve cost and production performance.

4. Process Collaboration: Provide relevant financial explanations and data to support the BA Hub

Controller and Site Manager on a monthly basis or as part of periodical planning processes.


JOB SPECIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

Education: Accounting diploma or degree in Economics/Finance.

Experience: Minimum 5 years experience as a Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, or Plant Controller in an

industrial context


SPECIFIC ASPECTS

1. Accounting Knowledge: Deep knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP, IFRS), local laws and

regulations.

2. Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial software (SAP S4Hana), database tools, and Google

Workspace (specifically Excel/Sheets).

3. Analytical Thinking: Ability to handle complex financial information, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet

tight deadlines.

4. Business Partnering: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to create bonds, inspire trust, and work

effectively in a highly collaborative, cross-functional setting.

5. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey financial data

to both peers and senior management.

6. Results Orientation: Focused on delivering measurable business outcomes while balancing financial

discipline, operational efficiency, and stakeholder expectations.

7. Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrate the highest standard of professional conduct, accountability, and

compliance, ensuring honest and transparent operations.

8. Location: Thabazimbi

Position TypeFull time

and

Permanent

Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:

recruiting.support@ imerys.com
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED. 
To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered. 

IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.

Skills Required

  • Accounting diploma or degree in Economics or Finance
  • At least 5 years of experience as a Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, or Plant Controller in an industrial context
  • Deep knowledge of accounting principles, including GAAP and IFRS, and local laws and regulations
  • Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA, financial software, database tools, and Google Workspace, specifically Excel or Sheets
  • Ability to analyze complex financial information, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet tight deadlines
  • Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • High ethical standards, accountability, and compliance
  • Ability to work in Thabazimbi
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The Company
HQ: Paris
10,001 Employees
Year Founded: 1880

What We Do

We are a world leader in mineral-based specialties, offering high value-added solutions to many different industries, ranging from process manufacturing to consumer goods. Our value-added solutions are formulated to meet the technical specifications of each customer and contribute to the performance of a multitude of products in three categories: 1. Functional additives - added to the mineral formulation of customers’ products. 2. Mineral components - essential constituents in the formulation of customers’ products. 3. Process enablers - used in customers’ manufacturing processes, but not present in the end product. These serve many industries such as construction materials, mobile energy, steelmaking, agri-food, automotive, and cosmetics.

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