Cost & Management Accountant | Newly Qualified CA (SA) â Industrial Steel Manufacturing

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR007601/MoD

Date posted:

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

500000

SUMMARY:

Cost & Management Accountant – Industrial Steel Manufacturing

ð Location: Johannesburg East
ð Type: Permanent | Entry-Level
ð° Salary: R500/R700 000.00 per annum - depending on experience and skill set
ð Growth Opportunity: Full training and development within the steel manufacturing industry

Are you a newly qualified CA(SA) or Cost Accountant looking to build your career in a dynamic industrial environment? A leading steel manufacturing company is offering an exciting opportunity for a Cost and Management Accountant to be trained and developed into a key operational finance role.

This is a hands-on position where you’ll gain exposure to the full cost accounting cycle, SAP systems, and industrial operations — with mentorship and growth built into the journey.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

Invoicing (Daily)

Supervise and support invoicing clerks
Verify margins and resolve queries
Ensure timely invoicing of delivery notes
Assist with filing and credit procedures
Ensure accurate month-end cut-offs

Inventory Management

Investigate stock count discrepancies and upload results to SAP
Post and reconcile inventory journals
Strengthen controls around product movement and credit notes

Reconciliations (Monthly)

Reconcile inventory accounts with sub-ledgers
Confirm SAP integration accuracy for items, warehouses, and WIP

Reporting & Analysis

Monitor closed orders, margins, and sales reports
Prepare weekly/monthly revenue, customer, and commission reports
Generate GP% and document-by-user reports

SAP & IT Liaison

Maintain SAP HANA reports and ensure GL data accuracy
Collaborate with SAP consultants to improve reporting tools

Weighbridge Control

Run and reconcile weighbridge reports
Ensure accurate recording of stock movements

Operational Support

Assist with quotes, job cards, and sales orders
Provide system/process training as needed
Manage slitting operations for rollforming

General Duties

Perform other reasonable tasks assigned by management
Work effectively under pressure and in high-noise environments

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting, Cost Accounting, or Finance
Newly qualified CA(SA) or 3–5 years’ experience in cost accounting/manufacturing
Strong SAP experience (preferably SAP HANA)
Advanced Excel and analytical skills
High attention to detail and problem-solving ability
Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines

Why Join Us?

Be part of a high-performance industrial team
Gain hands-on experience in steel manufacturing operations
Receive mentorship and training to grow your career
Work with advanced systems and contribute to real business impact

Apply now!
For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: I also specialise in recruiting in the following:
- Financial Controllers
- Operational Finance
- Construction & Engineering Finance
- CA(SA) & CIMA Professionals

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:
Monique Du Preez
Recruitment Consultant
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