Cost Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFU017267/Camy

Date posted:

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

450000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Every bottle has a cost. Your job is to know exactly what it is, why it is, and where it can be improved.

POSITION INFO:
Join a growing FMCG environment where costing sits at the heart of commercial decision-making. This is a hands-on Cost Accountant role focused on inventory, cost control, margins and giving the business a clear view of where the money is going. Key Responsibilities: Product and production costing Inventory costing and control Cost of sales analysis Variance analysis Standard vs actual costing Stock reconciliations and valuations Costing of materials, labour and overheads Margin analysis and reporting Month-end costing processes Audit support and financial controls Supporting operations with cost and profitability insights Job Experience & Skills Required: BCom Accounting \/ Cost Accounting \/ Finance 3+ years' Cost Accounting experience Strong inventory and stock costing experience Manufacturing \/ FMCG experience advantageous Experience with standard and actual costing Strong variance and margin analysis Audit and financial control exposure Syspro experience essential Advanced Excel Strong analytical and commercial mindset Comfortable working closely with operations Apply now! For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: \/> I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Financial Manager Group Finance Manager Financial Director Group Accountant Financial Accountant Management Accountant Cost Accountant Financial Controller Bookkeeper 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. For more information, contact: Camryn Basson Specialist Recruitment Consultant Connect with me on LinkedIn!

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