Cost Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFU014559/Camy

Date posted:

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Take ownership of cost control and margin optimisation for a logistics leader at the heart of Durban’s freight corridor.

POSITION INFO:
Our client, a major freight and logistics operator, seeks a Cost Accountant to provide insights that directly impact operational profitability and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Analyse and report on cost drivers across operations
Develop cost models to improve pricing and tender decisions
Support management with variance analysis and margin reporting
Collaborate with operations teams to identify savings opportunities

Job Experience & Skills Required:

BCom Accounting/Finance with 4–6 years’ cost accounting experience
Background in logistics, transport, or manufacturing environments
Strong Excel and financial modelling skills
Ability to communicate insights clearly to non-financial managers

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly.
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If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles/positions.

For more information contact:
Camryn Basson

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