Cost Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR011434/LEA

Date posted:

Monday, October 5, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

820000

SUMMARY:

Cost Accountant | Manufacturing | Boksburg

R840 000 CTC per annum

Take the next step in your costing career with an established manufacturing organisation where your expertise in cost analysis, BOMs and manufacturing finance will directly contribute to operational performance and profitability.

POSITION INFO:
Company and Job Description: A well-established organisation within the manufacturing sector is looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join their team in Boksburg . This opportunity is ideally suited to a finance professional who has built strong hands-on costing experience within manufacturing and is currently progressing with CIMA at Strategic Level or beyond . You will work closely with Finance and Operations, providing meaningful cost analysis, maintaining accurate product costing and identifying the key drivers behind manufacturing performance. If you are looking for an opportunity where you can strengthen your commercial exposure while continuing your CIMA journey, this could be an excellent next career move. Key Responsibilities: Manage and analyse product and manufacturing costs Maintain, review and analyse Bills of Materials (BOMs) Perform standard versus actual costing and variance analysis Analyse material, labour and manufacturing overhead costs Monitor inventory costing, stock movements and related variances Analyse margins, profitability and key cost drivers Support budgeting, forecasting and month-end reporting Identify cost-saving opportunities and areas for operational improvement Partner with operational stakeholders to improve cost visibility and control Job Experience and Skills Required: BCom degree CIMA - minimum Strategic Level Minimum 4 years' relevant cost accounting experience Manufacturing experience is essential Strong practical experience in costing and BOMs Strong analytical and problem-solving ability Good Excel skills Employment Equity appointment Apply now! For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Cost Accounting | Management Accounting | Financial Accounting | Finance Business Partnering | Financial Management | Manufacturing Finance | Commercial Finance | CIMA 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: Leandra van der Merwe Finance Recruitment Consultant Connect with me on LinkedIn! linkedin.com\/in\/leandra-van-der-merwe-networkfinance

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