Our client, a leading player in their industry, is looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to take ownership of key cost control and reporting functions across foreign creditors, inventory, inter-company accounts, and general ledger reconciliations. This role is ideal for a detail-driven finance professional who thrives in a high-performance, collaborative environment. This role is based in Sandton, Johannesburg North. Key Responsibilities: Foreign Creditors & Payments: Accurately capture foreign supplier invoices to the appropriate GL accounts and cost centres Ensure compliance with SARB requirements for forex payments Process monthly payments and reconcile foreign creditor accounts Liaise with procurement, treasury, and warehouse teams to ensure smooth end-to-end payment cycles Inventory & Cost of Sales Accounting: Track inventory movements and report on stock trends and obsolescence Ensure the correct costing and timely recognition of cost of sales Support cycle counts and resolve variances alongside warehouse teams Inter-company Reconciliations: Maintain accurate inter-company balances across multiple legal entities and currencies Process invoices, revalue balances monthly, and prepare audit confirmations GL Reconciliations & Cost Reviews: Reconcile GL accounts including inventory, VAT, payables, and provisions Analyse production and operational costs, flagging discrepancies to management Tax & Statutory Compliance: Submit VAT201, ITR14, ITR14SD, and other regulatory schedules Ensure compliance with VAT processing and stay abreast of legislative changes Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning: Assist with the development of cost-focused budgets and forecasts Provide accurate data for financial models, projections, and scenario planning Ad Hoc Projects & Continuous Improvement: Participate in finance transformation projects and SOP development Identify opportunities to improve creditor management, inventory control, and inter-company processes Requirements: BCom Degree in Financial Accounting 5 years’ experience in cost accounting, foreign payments, and inter-company reconciliations Solid understanding of inventory costing and operational finance Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel A proactive, detail-orientated mindset with a drive for process improvement

Job & Company Description: My client is a proudly South African business with a significant presence across multiple industries that include food, beverage, and homecare. Having dominated the market for a century they have a diverse portfolio of brands catering to various consumer needs. This role reports to the Head of Management Accounting and will assume responsibility for Inventory Management, Pricing Analysis, Bill of Materials and ad hoc reporting, including Variance Analysis. Budgeting, variance analysis. Job Experience and Skills Required: B.Com Accounting SAP advantageous 8 years relevant FMCG experience CIMA In Progress Apply Now!