Cost Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFU017336/Camy

Date posted:

Monday, October 12, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

750000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Every gram, every component, every cent. Know your costs, control your margins.

POSITION INFO:
Join an established manufacturing business supplying specialised products to the mining and construction industries. This is a hands-on Cost Accountant role where you'll take ownership of product costing, inventory valuation and manufacturing cost analysis, helping drive tighter controls and better profitability. Key Responsibilities: Standard costing and Bill of Materials (BOM) management Inventory valuation, stock reconciliations and WIP reporting Manufacturing cost and variance analysis Budgeting, forecasting and margin analysis Cost optimisation and financial controls Job Experience & Skills Required: CIMA qualified BCom Accounting, Cost & Management Accounting or Finance preferred Minimum 5 years' Cost Accounting experience in manufacturing Strong standard costing and BOM knowledge Solid inventory control and valuation experience Experience analysing production variances, scrap and overheads ERP system proficiency Advanced Excel skills Strong analytical ability and attention to detail Confident partnering with Production, Procurement and Finance 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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