ð Production Accountant â Steel Manufacturing

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR006662/MoD

Date posted:

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

420000

SUMMARY:
ð Production Accountant – Steel Manufacturing
ð Johannesburg South
ð° R480 000 – R540 000 CTC per annum

Take charge of the numbers that keep the factory moving.
A major player in the steel and industrial manufacturing sector is seeking a Production Accountant to drive costing, analysis, and financial visibility straight from the production floor. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment where precision meets performance, this is your chance to lead where it counts.

POSITION INFO:
ð§ What You’ll Be Responsible For:

Manage end-to-end production and operational costing
Analyse manufacturing processes to identify cost-saving opportunities
Maintain accurate BOMs, routings, and WIP data
Prepare and manage plant OPEX and CAPEX budgets
Produce monthly management reports and profitability analysis
Perform product costing, internal pricing, and margin tracking
Investigate and resolve cost variances
Partner closely with production and operations on strategic decisions
Support forecasting, planning, and investment proposals

â What You’ll Bring:

BCom in Management Accounting or equivalent
CIMA (Management Level) highly advantageous
3–5+ years in cost and operational accounting within manufacturing (steel preferred)
Proficient in ERP systems (Sage X3 ideal) and Excel
Strong understanding of IFRS, VAT, and financial controls in a factory setting
Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
A team player who thrives on collaboration with production and operational staff

ð Why Join This Team?

Make real impact in a fast-moving, production-driven environment
Be part of strategic financial decision-making
Enjoy career growth in a company that values insight and initiative
Gain versatile exposure across both finance and operations

ð© Finance meets factory floor. Drive cost visibility, margin improvement, and production efficiency—all from one powerful role.

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ð If you haven’t heard from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful—but we encourage you to connect for future roles.

For more information, contact:
Monique du Preez
Recruitment Specialist – Finance

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