Cost Accountant

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTF022491/Bri

Date posted:

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
An established manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to oversee production accounting, inventory control, and detailed cost analysis. This role includes managing WIP reconciliations, reviewing material and production variances, coordinating stock counts and standard cost updates, and supporting month-end reporting and audit processes.

POSITION INFO:

Job Description:
Assume responsibilities of production accounting procedures
Ascertain the existence of work in progress and reconcile actual work in progress with the Ledger
Review and analysis of material and production variances
Review production stock counts and adjustments
Production reports
Co-ordinate perpetual inventory analyses
Lead and manage the monthly excess and obsolete inventory
Assist in the preparation of journals required at month end
Monthly stock cost reports
Review monthly STD cost updates
Review and reconcile inventory regularly with the Ledger and identify issues arising and formulate corrective action
Review and analysis consumables, rework burden and clean out accounts
Assist in the preparation of all reports required for monthly reporting
Conduct risk assessment and advise on ways to minimise risk
Ensure validity and accuracy of ERP through analysis, internal audit, and coordination with inventory control, production and work order processing
Assist in the annual audits
Co-ordinate monthly stock counts
Ad hoc tasks as directed by Line Manager or Financial Director

Skills & Experience:
5+ Years Experience in a Similar Role
Manufacturing Industry Experience
Sage – ADVANTAGEOUS
Advanced Excel Skills

Qualification:
Bcom Accounting or related
COMPLETED CIMA – NON-NEGOTIABLE

Contact BRITNEY HATTINGH on , quoting the Ref: CTF022491.

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