Cape Town: Accountant posted by Pro-Match Recruitment
Job Description
Cost & Management Accountant
Im partnering with a rapidly growing trading business thats on the lookout for a highly skilled Cost & Management Accountant to join their dynamic team. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role where your expertise will directly support strategic decision-making.
The Role
Youll be the go-to person for all things cost and management accounting from producing accurate, real-time reports to advising the business on margins, cash flow, and profitability. Your ability to analyse data, spot trends, and communicate actionable insights will play a key role in driving growth and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities Include:
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Developing and maintaining cost control processes aligned to daily trading operations
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Preparing and analysing cost reports, trading margins, and profitability forecasts
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Monitoring inventory, logistics costs, and operational expenses with accurate allocation
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Conducting variance analysis and recommending improvements
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Producing daily operational and financial reports (stock, cash positions, debtors/creditors)
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Preparing weekly working capital reports with a focus on cash flow trends
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Collaborating closely with trading, finance, and operations teams for data alignment
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Preparing monthly management accounts, budgets, and forecasts
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Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and internal controls
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Providing strategic input to support trading decisions
Requirements:
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Education: BCom Accounting / Management Accounting (CIMA preferred)
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Experience: 35 years in Cost & Management Accounting, ideally in commodities, mining, trading, or logistics
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Technical Skills: Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, modelling; macros advantageous)
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Soft Skills: High attention to detail, strong communication, thrives under pressure, commercially minded, analytical
Why This Role?
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Immediate impact in a growing trading environment
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Collaborative, performance-driven culture
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Opportunity to work directly with decision-makers
Details:
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Start Date: Immediate
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Salary: R34,000 CTC per month
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Location: Full-time, office-based
To apply, send your CV to *****@*****.co.za with the subject line: Cost & Management Accountant Application.
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