Cost Accountant

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTF021231/REF

Date posted:

Monday, July 14, 2025

Location:

Capetown, South Africa

Salary:

480 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Our client, a leading organisation in the manufacturing industry, is seeking a meticulous Cost Accountant to oversee the capturing, analysis, and reporting of production costs. This critical role focuses on identifying cost-saving opportunities, monitoring variances, and providing valuable insights to support strategic, data-driven decisions aimed at boosting profitability. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with both operational and management teams to drive performance improvements and enhance financial transparency throughout the business.

POSITION INFO:

Monitor and manage material, labour, and overhead costs across the full production cycle to ensure cost control and efficiency.
Track inventory levels and raw material usage, analysing variances to maintain accuracy and support cost optimisation.
Deliver detailed insights on product pricing, cost structures, and margin performance to guide strategic business decisions.
Contribute to financial forecasting and budgeting processes and compile accurate cost-related reports.
Utilise ERP systems to improve cost tracking, reporting accuracy, and overall system efficiency.
Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to identify cost-saving initiatives and strengthen process controls.

Skills & Experience:
Minimum 4- 6 YEARS of experience in cost or management accounting
Knowledge in BOMs, standing costings, work-in-progress and margin analysis
Skilled in ERP systems (Syspro, Sage, Excel)
Inventory and production tracking experience

Qualification:
Bcom or National Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting, Finance or related
CIMA/ACCA/SAIPA

Contact Refiloe Mofokeng on , quoting the Ref: CTF021231.

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