Cost Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NPr003216/Monya

Date posted:

Friday, January 30, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A well-established organization within the food manufacturing (FMCG) sector is seeking a detail-driven Cost Accountant to join its Support Services team. This role plays a critical part in controlling costs, reconciling spend, and ensuring financial accuracy across Repairs and Maintenance operations.
This is a highly operational role, ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with operational teams, suppliers and management, and who thrives in a structured, deadline-driven environment.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and maintain accurate costing sheets, reconciliations and reports
Match budgets to approved quotes and invoices prior to payment
Review and validate payment reconciliations for accuracy, authorisation and timing
Ensure job cards, invoices and approved rates align correctly
Maintain up-to-date supplier records per area and service type
Track repairs and maintenance projects, including costs, budgets and timelines
Ensure compliance with agreed invoicing terms, payment conditions and negotiated rates
Balance supplier statements against payment reconciliations
Track guarantees and warranties linked to repairs and maintenance work
Deliver weekly and monthly reporting on departmental spend and project progress
Provide ad hoc finance and administrative support to office, fleet and maintenance teams

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Matric (Grade 12); essential
Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or related field essential
Completed articles; OR
Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in an accounting or costing role
Proven experience in costing, reconciliations, reporting and data matching
Strong Microsoft Office 365 skills (Excel intermediate level)
High attention to detail with a strong control mindset
Well-organised, methodical and deadline driven
Comfortable working with operational teams and third-party service providers

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Financial Managers
Financial & Senior Accountants
Cost & Management Accountants
Financial Controllers

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.

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