Cost Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR009879/Sam

Date posted:

Monday, May 25, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who wants to move beyond standard accounting and step into a role where costing drives real business decisions. You will be at the centre of a manufacturing environment where accuracy in costing, visibility of production efficiency, and control over work-in-progress directly impact profitability

POSITION INFO:
Job & Company Description

A well-established organisation within the manufacturing sector, based in Johannesburg, is currently seeking a highly analytical and detail-driven Cost Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This is a key role within a structured and operationally focused environment where precision and cost efficiency are critical to business performance.

Duties:

Maintain and manage standard costing systems within a manufacturing environment
Full BOM (Bill of Materials) review, control, and cost allocation
Monitor, analyse, and reconcile Work-in-Progress (WIP) accounts
Perform detailed cost variance analysis (material, labour, and overheads)
Support month-end and year-end closing processes from a costing perspective
Reconcile inventory, production, and cost of sales accounts
Analyse production reports and investigate cost deviations
Assist with budgeting and forecasting for manufacturing costs
Ensure accurate cost absorption and allocation across production line

Qualifications & Skills:

BCom Accounting or CIMA (or in progress) required
2–5 years’ experience in a cost accounting or manufacturing finance role
Strong understanding of BOM and WIP essential
Experience within a manufacturing environment required
Strong Excel skills and analytical ability

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