Cost Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFC023053/Sav

Date posted:

Sunday, June 22, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

400 000

SUMMARY:
Step into a key costing role within a proudly South African business that plays a vital role in the industrial and manufacturing sector.

POSITION INFO:
Job & Company Description:
This established manufacturing company, with decades of success in supplying critical industrial products, is looking for a focused and detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join their high-performance finance team. The business operates in a fast-paced environment where accurate cost control and production analysis are essential to success. If you enjoy getting into the numbers, understand manufacturing processes, and can confidently work with BOMs and WIPs, this role is for you.
Other duties include:

Full responsibility for costing, BOM reviews, and WIP analysis
Support production teams with cost insights and variance reporting
Monitor and improve standard costing processes
Analyse and report on margins, usage variances, and overhead allocation
Assist with budgets, forecasts, and stock control

Education:

BTech Cost & Management Accounting or BCom Degree

Job Experience & Skills required:

3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing, steel, or industrial equipment environment
Solid understanding of costing principles, BOMs, and WIPs
Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
Confident working closely with production and operations teams

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