Cost Accountant

Recruiter:

CA Financial Appointments

Job Ref:

75037

Date posted:

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Location:

Vishoek, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
An established manufacturing business is looking for a hands-on Cost Accountant to join their team o

POSITION INFO:

This isn't your typical cost accountant role.

If you're someone who enjoys getting stuck into operations, understanding how a factory really works, and actually influencing how things are done, keep reading.

An established manufacturing business is looking for a hands-on Cost Accountant to join their team on-site. This role goes far beyond reporting numbers, it's about working closely with operations, identifying inefficiencies, improving processes, and driving real impact across the business.

You'll be in the thick of it. On the floor. In the detail. In the conversations that matter.

What you'll be doing:

Taking ownership of the full costing function across a busy manufacturing environment
Analysing costs, margins, and variances to support better decision-making
Working closely with production and operations teams to understand processes and identify improvements
Managing inventory, stock counts, and production-related reporting
Supporting budgeting and forecasting across the business
Driving process improvements and efficiency initiatives
Contributing to reporting packs and operational insights

What we're looking for:

BCom Accounting / CIMA (or in progress)
3-5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment (this is essential)
Strong understanding of costing, BOMs, and variance analysis
Experience working with ERP systems
Someone who is naturally curious, proactive, and solutions-driven

The kind of person who will thrive here:

You don't wait to be told what to do, you figure things out
You enjoy working with operations, not just finance
You ask questions, challenge processes, and look for better ways of doing things
You're comfortable getting involved on the ground, not just behind a screen
You want exposure to the full business, not a narrow, siloed role

Why this role stands out:

Real operational exposure, not just reporting
Opportunity to influence processes and drive change
Strong growth potential for the right person
A role where your input actually matters

If you're looking for something more dynamic than a traditional finance role, this could be exactly what you've been waiting for.

If you don't hear back from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. But stay in touch, follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities.

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