Cost and ERP Specialist

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTF022355/CJ

Date posted:

Friday, February 6, 2026

Location:

Paarl, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client in manufacturing is looking for a cost accountant and ERP specialist. You are a person passionate about production costings and margin analysis let’s chat about your possible next adventure.

POSITION INFO:

Duties include but are not limited to:
Maintain cost recovery rates
Prepare product costings, margin analysis
Manage inventory valuation, accuracy, and reporting
Prepare manufacturing cost reports and support month-end close
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and CAPEX-related costing
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
Assist with invoicing and job costing during high-demand times
Manage ongoing system support for the SYSPRO ERP platform, 3rd party and custom applications
Syspro- Responsible for designing and delivering end-user training and system documentation
Troubleshoot system issues and manage resolutions in collaboration with vendors and support partners
Developing and maintaining standard and custom reports using SQL, SSRS and SRS
Participating in internal projects, helping with the design, configuration, testing and rollout.
Assist in data extraction for ad-hoc reports and auditing requirements
Recommend ERP System automation / process improvements / enhancements based on root cause analysis
from support queries and troubleshooting
Design, develop, and maintain financial BI dashboards and reports
Build and manage data models from multiple sources

Skills & Experience:
Minimum 5+ years experience in cost accounting
Minimum 3+ years exp in business intelligence
SYSPRO experience – non negoatiable
Skilled in SQL

Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in Cost and Management Accounting / similar
CIMA qualification (or working towards) advantageous

Contact CORNE JONKER on , quoting the Ref: CTF022355.

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