Cost & Management Accountant

Recruiter:

SHARON NUROCK RECRUITMENT CC

Job Ref:

DUR003561/SA

Date posted:

Friday, October 30, 2026

Location:

Hammarsdale, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Do you enjoy getting close to the operation and finding the story behind the cost? Our client is looking for a Cost and Management Accountant who can keep inventory costing accurate and give production and commercial teams useful insight into profitability.

Reporting to the FP&A Manager, youâll work across costing, stock, margins and reporting in a manufacturing business.

POSITION INFO:
What youâll do Maintain accurate costing of raw materials, packaging, inventory and bills of materials. Review production orders, work in progress, wastage and cost variances. Analyse sales and margins by product, category and sales channel. Provide pricing, new product and âwhat ifâ costings to support commercial decisions. Reconcile inventory accounts and support stocktakes, month end and year end audit work. Develop reports and improve controls and processes. What youâll bring CIMA qualification. At least five yearsâ cost and management accounting experience in manufacturing. Strong knowledge of manufacturing BOMs, commercial finance and supply chain finance. Experience in budgeting, forecasting and profitability analysis. The ability to explain financial findings clearly to people across the business. FMCG experience is advantageous. Based in Hammarsdale, KZN. If you like combining detailed costing work with commercial problem solving, weâd love to hear from you.

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