Aidan Josephnair

Analytical and detail-oriented Junior Cost & Management Accountant with hands-on experience in cost analysis, WIP reporting, variance investigation, creditors, debtors, payroll, reconciliations and financial administration. Currently pursuing CIMA Operational Level and equipped with 17 years of combined financial and operational experience. Proficient in Syspro, Sage Pastel, Ritescan, M.O.M, and Excel.

Experienced in translating financial, production and costing data into actionable management insights to support decision-making and efficiency improvement.

Finance Administrator / Junior Management Accountant - GANGA Plumbers - New Germany, Pinetown

(2026-08)

• Process and manage payroll, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Oversee the debtors function, including monitoring and maintaining accurate debtor records.
• Manage creditors and supplier payments, ensuring accurate processing and timely settlement.
• Perform bank and cashbook reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate financial records and reports to support management decision-making.
• Assist with budgeting, cash flow management, and month-end procedures.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and internal financial controls.
• Perform general financial and administrative duties as required.

Junior Cost & Management Accountant (CIMA Trainee) - Sacks Packaging - Durban

(2025-07 - 2026-07)

• Prepare and analyse Work-in-Progress (WIP) and cost variance reports comparing budgeted vs. actual production results.
• Identify cost drivers (usage, efficiency, price, labour) and support variance reporting.
• Perform BOM (Bill of Materials) costing and routing cost analysis to ensure accurate product costing and manufacturing efficiency.
• Monitor raw material consumption, finished goods movements, and perform cost allocations.
• Conduct stock counts, WIP reconciliations, and support cost control initiatives.
• Track, reconcile, and report diesel usage for production and logistics.
• Utilise Ritescan and M.O.M systems for production tracking and efficiency analysis.
• Assist management with cost insights, KPI reviews, and profitability reporting.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory movements, ensuring alignment between ERP records and physical stock.
• Assist with monthly stock takes, cycle counts, and investigate stock variances.
• Analyse slow-moving, obsolete, and negative stock items and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform GRN, WIP, and stock ledger reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Verify material usage, scrap, and returns on job cards to ensure accurate costing and inventory valuation.
• Collaborate with warehouse, procurement, and production teams to ensure accurate BOM consumption and stock allocation.
• Support month-end inventory controls, documentation, and audit compliance.
• Manage end-to-end processing of creditors' invoices, ensuring accuracy, proper coding, and timely approvals in line with financial controls.
• Compile and review detailed payment schedules for levies, rates, and utilities, ensuring accurate allocations and on-time settlements.

Debtors & Finance Clerk (Contract) - DGC Textiles - Durban

(2024-06 - 2025-06)

• Managed full debtors' ledger including invoicing, reconciliations, and collections.
• Assisted with monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
• Conducted payroll and wage analysis and reviewed overhead allocations.
• Contributed to cash flow forecasting and achieved consistent collection targets.
• Supported process improvements for finance data accuracy and reporting timelines.

Admin & Operations Manager – Financial Division - Gap Debt Solutions - Durban

(2015-10 - 2024-05)

• Oversaw financial reporting, forecasting, and compliance with NCR standards.
• Monitored debit run performance vs. revenue forecasts.
• Delivered monthly variance and performance reports for management.
• Supervised a finance and operations team ensuring accuracy and SLA adherence.

Technical Support Consultant - Cell C - Durban

(2009-01 - 2015-10)

• Handled escalated billing and system queries requiring financial accuracy and analytical skills.
• Served as acting team leader providing guidance and support to consultants.
• Maintained excellent service delivery through process improvement and client resolution.

CIMA Operational Level - Management Accounting - College of Business Excellence (2023)

Registered Debt Counsellor - Debt Counselling - Compuscan Academy (2009 - 2009)

Diploma - Information Technology - Oval International (2005 - 2007)

Matric - Westcliff Secondary School (2004)