Cost & Management Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR007632/JLo

Date posted:

Friday, October 17, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

480000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for precision, international finance, and optimizing global operations? Become part of a dynamic, future-focused organization where your skills in cost management, foreign creditor relations, and inter-company accounting will make a real difference.

POSITION INFO:
A world-renowned leader in optical and healthcare innovation is seeking a skilled Cost and Management Accountant to join its high-performing finance team. In this pivotal role, you will play a key part in enhancing financial transparency, improving operational efficiency, and supporting strategic decision-making across the organization’s international operations.

As a Cost and Management Accountant, you will take ownership of the full spectrum of foreign and inter-company creditors—ensuring accuracy, compliance, and the timely processing of payments and reconciliations. Your expertise will be instrumental in maintaining precise inter-company accounts, facilitating prompt foreign payments, and ensuring the correct recording of inventory and cost of sales. You will also ensure adherence to both local and international financial and tax regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and maintain robust cost accounting procedures and systems.
Analyse cost variances and prepare insightful management reports with clear, actionable recommendations.
Monitor operational and manufacturing costs to identify areas for efficiency and cost optimization.
Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and performance analyses.
Support month-end close processes, including inventory valuation and reconciliations.
Conduct profitability analyses for products, services, and business units.
Collaborate with supply chain and operations teams to align financial data with business objectives.
Ensure strict compliance with financial regulations, tax requirements, and internal control policies.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

BCom in Finance (or equivalent qualification).
Minimum of 5 years accounting experience, ideally in a multinational or manufacturing environment.
Proven expertise in foreign creditors, FX revaluations, and inter-company reconciliations.
Strong knowledge of tax submissions, general ledger reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Demonstrated ability to manage vendor relationships and uphold financial compliance standards.

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For more information, contact:
Juanette Lotter
Executive Consultant

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