Cost Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFU014151/RMB

Date posted:

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Manufacturing, Costing and Operational Efficiency. We don’t just want a Cost Controller—we want a game-changer. If you love rolling up your sleeves, getting onto the factory floor, and turning numbers into real operational improvements, then this is your next career move.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Own and maintain product costing on Sage X3
Keep a sharp eye on overheads, labour costs and production variances
Identify inefficiencies and propose cost-saving solutions
Dive deep into BOMs, routings, stock and WIP reconciliations
Collaborate with Sales, Production, Planning and Procurement to keep everyone aligned
Drive accurate reporting—from monthly management accounts to sales and margin analysis
Be at the heart of budgeting, capex proposals and investment planning for production

Skills & Requirements:

Solid experience as a Cost Accountant, System Cost Analyst or similar
Proven success within a manufacturing environment (non-negotiable)
Comfortable being on the factory floor—where the action happens
Strong knowledge of Sage X3, CaseWare and Excel
Analytical thinker with sharp attention to detail
Ability to read technical drawings is advantageous
BCom in Management Accounting is a plus

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