Join a forward-thinking manufacturing leader with a strong footprint across South Africa. This is an opportunity to be part of a business that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

As the Cost Accountant, you will work closely with production, procurement, and finance teams to monitor costs, analyse variances, and provide strategic insights that drive better business decisions. The company offers a fast-paced, supportive environment with room for career growth and development within a thriving industry.
What’s in it for you?
A stable organisation with a strong market presence, exposure to a multinational environment, and the opportunity to influence cost management strategies that impact the bottom line.
Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse manufacturing costs, production variances, and inventory valuations.
• Prepare and maintain standard costing systems and perform cost reconciliations.
• Provide detailed cost analysis and reporting to management to support strategic decision-making.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and margin analysis to improve operational performance.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Cost Management (CIMA or CA(SA) advantageous).
• Experience: Minimum 3 – 5 years’ experience in a cost accounting role within the manufacturing or FMCG sector.
• Skills: Strong Excel and ERP system proficiency (SAP or Syspro highly advantageous).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a deadline-driven environment.

Apply now!
For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: www.********.co.za
I also specialise in recruiting in the following:
– Cost & Management Accounting
– Financial Accounting
– Manufacturing & FMCG Finance
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles.

For more information, contact:
Pascaline Seko
Senior Recruitment Consultant

Company and Job Description:

Our client manufactures high-precision components for the water, transport, and energy sectors that are engineered for excellence and produced with financial and operational discipline.

Key Responsibilities:

• Calculate standard costs and analyze variances for materials, labour, and overheads.
• Manage inventory valuation, stock counts, and reporting.
• Track and report on project/job costing and profitability.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and support the month-end close.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance.
• CIMA qualification (or in progress) is highly preferred.
• 3-5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing or engineering setting.
• Advanced skills in ERP systems (e.g., SAP and Syspro) and Excel.

Apply now!

For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: www.********.co.za

I also specialise in recruiting in the following:

• Financial roles within Manufacturing

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles/positions.