Cost accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFC023788/ESR

Date posted:

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Opportunity for a Cost Accountant

POSITION INFO:
Our client, a leading global manufacturing company, is seeking a Cost Accountant to manage and optimise costing and inventory processes, ensuring accurate reporting and effective cost control across the business.

Duties:

Manage work in progress and reconcile with the Ledger.
Analyse material, production, and consumables variances.
Prepare and review monthly stock cost and standard cost reports.
Lead management of excess and obsolete inventory.
Support production reporting and adjustments.
Assist with month-end journals and audit processes.
Conduct risk assessments and support ERP and process improvements.

Qualifications & Experience:

BCom Accounting degree.
CIMA qualified (Management level minimum)
Experience in cost accounting in the manufacturing sector is essential

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. For more finance jobs, please visit
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:
Eshana Sewraj-Ramshat
Executive Consultant

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