Johannesburg West: Cost and Management Accountant posted by Network Finance

Company and Job Description:

Join a future-focused engineering and technology leader driving smarter energy solutions across Africa. A Cost & Management Accountant is needed to take ownership of the numbers that power performance – and ensure every cost, component, and calculation drives business efficiency.
This is not a stepping-stone role. The company is looking for a committed professional who values stability, consistency, and long-term growth within a technically advanced environment. Based in Johannesburg, you’ll be part of a collaborative finance team that thrives on precision, accountability, and problem-solving.
If you have strong cost accounting foundations and a desire to build a career within a growing industrial technology space, this is the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage costing, budgeting, and forecasting for production and engineering projects
• Analyse manufacturing and operational costs to improve profitability and process efficiency
• Prepare and maintain standard cost models and conduct variance analysis
• Collaborate with project, procurement, and operations teams to support financial decision-making
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end reporting, reconciliations, and analysis
• Maintain strong inventory and cost control systems, ensuring alignment with accounting standards
• Support audits, compliance, and internal control processes

Job Experience and Skills Required: 

• BCom or National Diploma in Accounting / Finance – essential
• 3–5 years’ experience as a Cost and/or Management Accountant within manufacturing or engineering
• Proven tenure and stability in previous roles – long-term commitment valued
• Strong analytical and costing skills with attention to detail
• Exposure to SAGE preferred; Syspro advantageous
• Strong working knowledge of Excel
• Methodical, reliable, and able to thrive in a high-performance technical environment

Apply now and help keep the current flowing – efficiently and intelligently.

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Natasha Carr
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
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