Cost and Management Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR007709/NC

Date posted:

Monday, October 27, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

500000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Power Precision with Purpose: Take Charge as a Cost & Management Accountant.

POSITION INFO:
Join a future-focused engineering and technology leader driving smarter energy solutions across Africa. A Cost & Management Accountant is needed to take ownership of the numbers that power performance - and ensure that every cost, component, and calculation drives business efficiency.

This is not a stepping-stone role. The company is looking for a committed professional who values stability, consistency, and long-term growth within a technically advanced environment. Based in Johannesburg, you’ll be part of a collaborative finance team that thrives on precision, accountability, and problem-solving.

If you have a strong cost accounting foundation and a desire to build a career within a growing industrial technology space, this is the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage costing, budgeting, and forecasting for production and engineering projects
Analyse manufacturing and operational costs to improve profitability and process efficiency
Prepare and maintain standard cost models and conduct variance analysis
Collaborate with project, procurement, and operations teams to support financial decision-making
Ensure accurate and timely month-end reporting, reconciliations, and analysis
Maintain strong inventory and cost control systems, ensuring alignment with accounting standards
Support audits, compliance, and internal control processes

Job Experience and Skills Required:

BCom or National Diploma in Accounting / Finance – essential
3–5 years’ experience as a Cost and/or Management Accountant within manufacturing or engineering
Proven tenure and stability in previous roles - long-term commitment valued
Strong analytical and costing skills with attention to detail
Exposure to SAGE preferred; Syspro advantageous
Strong working knowledge of Excel
Methodical, reliable, and able to thrive in a high-performance technical environment

Apply now and help keep the current flowing - efficiently and intelligently.

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For more information, contact:
Natasha Carr
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
Connect with me on LinkedIn: natasha-carr-475688244

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