We are looking for a Cost and Management Accountant to join a forward-thinking company that values your contribution. You’ll work in an environment that encourages growth, provides exposure to complex costing and financial processes, and rewards results. Your analytical skills will be key in optimizing processes, improving profitability, and shaping business decisions.
Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyze costing of materials and production processes.
• Manage billing and invoicing for projects or production cycles.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights to management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial efficiency and reporting accuracy.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• Education: BCom in Accounting, Finance, or related field (minimum requirement).
• Experience: Proven experience in costing, billing of materials, and variance analysis; ideally 3+ years in a similar role or industry.
• Skills: Proficient in accounting and ERP systems; strong Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Other: Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.

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I also specialise in recruiting in the following:
– Management Accounting
– Financial Accounting
– Cost Accounting
– Financial Analysis
– Accounting & Finance Roles
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.
For more information, contact:
Pascaline Seko
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Connect with me on LinkedIn! www.********.co.za

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

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• 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

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