Cost Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFE009276/Riana

Date posted:

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

700000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Are you a meticulous, commercially minded Cost Accountant looking to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking organisation in the manufacturing, construction, and mining industries?

POSITION INFO:
Job & Company Description:
An established and growing industry leader is seeking a seasoned Cost Accountant to strengthen their finance team based in East Rand.

This permanent position is ideal for a technically proficient individual who thrives in a dynamic project-driven environment and has extensive experience overseeing financial and multicurrency project portfolios. You will be responsible for comprehensive financial management, cost oversight, budgeting, and reporting throughout complex project cycles.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and evaluate project costs, budgets, forecasts, and overall financial performance
Handle multicurrency project accounting and maintain accuracy in cost allocations
Compile project financial statements, variance reports, and cash-flow forecasts
Provide project managers with financial insights to support cost-effectiveness
Uphold internal controls, company policies, and financial governance standards
Identify financial risks across various projects and propose corrective measures
Work closely with cross-functional teams to drive financial efficiency across operations

Job Experience and Skills Required:

BCom plus completed CIMA qualification
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project accounting, cost control, or financial project environments
Strong background in multicurrency and project-focused financial systems
Highly analytical, detail-driven, and comfortable working in a high-responsibility setting
Prior experience in manufacturing, construction, or mining is essential

Step into a role that will shape your career—where your expertise in project finance, cost management, and operational insight will directly influence the success of a respected industry organisation.

I also specialise in recruiting for the following positions:

Financial Accountant
Management Accountant
Group Accountant
Reporting Accountant

If you do not receive feedback within two weeks, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Your profile will be retained on our database for suitable future opportunities.

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