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Pretoria: Cost Accountant posted by Hire Resolve

Cost Accountant

Posted on 2025-04-10

Employer Hire Resolve
Salary 0
Category Finance Accounting
Location Gauteng  /  Pretoria

Job Summary

Hire Resolve`s client, a leader in the steel manufacturing and fencing industry, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Cost Accountant to join their team. This role is essential in managing and analyzing cost structures, with a focus on raw material procurement, production costing, and sales costing. Experience in the steel industry will be considered a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Raw Material Costing & Procurement Support

    • Monitor raw material costs and assist in procurement analysis

    • Liaise with procurement to ensure accurate cost tracking and reporting

  • Production Costing & BOM Management

    • Analyze and maintain accurate Bill of Materials (BOM)

    • Track and report on production variances and manufacturing efficiency

    • Ensure correct allocation of labor and overhead costs

  • Sales Costing & Profitability Analysis

    • Develop and maintain standard costing for products

    • Assist in pricing strategies based on cost analysis

    • Evaluate profitability per product line or customer

  • Reporting & Compliance

    • Prepare detailed cost reports for management

    • Support audits and ensure compliance with relevant standards and company policies

Requirements

  • Bachelor`s degree in Accounting, Cost Management, or related field

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a cost accounting role

  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost structures and BOMs

  • Proficient in Excel and accounting software (e.g. Sage, Syspro, or equivalent)

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

  • Steel industry experience will be a strong advantage

Benefits

 

Posted in Jobs in Gauteng, Jobs in Pretoria

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