Cost & Financial Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NPr004069/MonB

Date posted:

Monday, July 6, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Great Cost Accountants don't just tell you what something costs. They tell you why. Why margins are shrinking. Why production costs are climbing. Why one product makes money while another quietly doesn't. If you're the person who enjoys digging beneath the numbers, challenging assumptions and helping a business become more profitable, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

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.

POSITION INFO:
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 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! Let's connect! For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: I also specialise in recruiting: Financial Directors Chief Financial Officers Financial Managers Financial & Senior Accountants Cost & Management Accountants Financial Controllers 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: Monya Bolt ð§ Connect with me on LinkedIn!

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