Cost Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFU014488/RG

Date posted:

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We engineer solutions. You'll engineer the bottom line, calling on Cost Accountants seeking to make that next career move.

POSITION INFO:
The organization focuses on delivering large-scale, impactful projects in key sectors such as water management, transport systems, and energy solutions. Their work is characterized by a commitment to engineering excellence, underpinned by rigorous financial precision and adherence to compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Calculate standard costs and analyze variances for materials, labour, and overhead.
Manage inventory valuation, stock counts, and reporting.
Track and report on project/job costing and profitability.
Prepare monthly cost reports and support month-end close.
Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives.

Job Experience & Skills Required :

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance.
CIMA qualification (or in progress) is highly preferred.
3-5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing or engineering setting.
Advanced skills in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Syspro) and Excel.

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