Cost Accountant

Recruiter:

The Recruitment People

Job Ref:

Cen002882/Ash

Date posted:

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
East Rand

Count every cost. Create lasting impact.
Join a leading manufacturing company where your expertise is recognised, your growth is supported, and your contribution drives success. Your next career move starts here—apply today!

POSITION INFO:
The responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Prepare management accounts Manage Work in Progress (WIP) through ongoing coordination with buyers, foremen, and operational teams. Analyse manufacturing costs, material usage, labour, and production variances. Support continuous improvement and process optimisation initiatives. Maintain a strong operational presence within the manufacturing environment Minimum Requirements: BCom 2 years' post-articles experience within a manufacturing industry OR 5 years' commercial exposure within a manufacturing industry Proficient in Excel Apply now! Disclaimer Thank you for submitting your CV. We will assess your suitability for the existing vacancies and retain your CV in our database in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Policy. We will contact you should your CV be suitable for any available positions. You have the right to \"Opt-Out\" of electronic communications from us at any time and you also have the right to request us to delete your information by sending a request to . If you do not wish us to retain your details, please advise us and your details will be deleted from our records. The candidate will be responsible for the full accounting function up to management accounts. The responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Thank you for submitting your CV. We will assess your suitability for the existing vacancies and retain your CV in our database in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Policy. We will contact you should your CV be suitable for any available positions. You have the right to \"Opt-Out\" of electronic communications from us at any time and you also have the right to request us to delete your information by sending a request to . If you do not wish us to retain your details, please advise us and your details will be deleted from our records.

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