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Gauteng: Cost and Financial Accountant (Zero-based Budgeting) posted by Network Finance

Gauteng Network Finance Accounting Management 420000 July 9, 2026

Salary420000
Posted9 Jul 2026
Our client is a well-established manufacturing company based in Johannesburg East, where every production run, every raw material and every costing decision has a direct impact on the bottom line. They’re looking for a Cost & Financial Accountant who enjoys balancing operational finance with commercial insight. This is a role for someone who loves understanding how a manufacturing business works, from the factory floor to the financial statements and isn’t afraid to question the numbers when something doesn’t add up. You’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate product costing, supporting month-end reporting and providing the financial insights that help the business make smarter decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage product costing and maintain accurate costing models
  • Perform cost analysis, variance reporting and zero-based costing
  • Prepare month-end journals, reconciliations and financial reports
  • Support month-end and year-end close processes
  • Prepare management accounts and financial analysis
  • Monitor inventory valuation and manufacturing costs
  • Partner with production teams to improve cost efficiencies
  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
  • Maintain strong financial controls and support audit requirements

Job Experience and Skills:

  • BCom Degree
  • CIMA qualified or actively studying towards CIMA
  • 4 to 5 years’ experience in Cost and Financial Accounting
  • Strong experience with zero-based costing / budgeting
  • Manufacturing industry experience is essential
  • Solid financial accounting and month-end reporting experience
  • SAP experience is essential
  • SYSPRO experience will be advantageous
  • Strong analytical ability with excellent Excel skills and attention to detail

Apply today and help turn every rand spent into smarter business decisions!

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