Cost and Management Accountant

SUMMARY:
Are you a numbers-driven professional with a passion for precision and performance?
Our client, a dynamic and reputable company within the Construction Services industry, is seeking an experienced Cost and Management Accountant to join their high-performing finance team in De Aar, Northern Cape. If you’re ready to take ownership of costing, budgeting, and performance analysis in a growing, project-focused environment, this is your opportunity to make a tangible impact!

POSITION INFO:
Company and Job Description:
As the Cost and Management Accountant, you will play a key role in driving financial efficiency and profitability across multiple construction projects. You’ll analyse costs, evaluate project performance, and deliver actionable insights that support strategic decision-making and cost optimisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain accurate cost accounting systems and processes.
• Perform detailed costing and variance analyses for projects and operations.
• Prepare budget forecasts, cost reports, and management accounts.
• Conduct project costing and margin analysis to identify performance gaps.
• Support management with financial modelling and profitability tracking.

• BCom Honours Degree in Accounting, Management Accounting, or Finance
• CIMA qualification or progress toward CIMA is highly beneficial
• Minimum of 3 years’ extensive experience in costing, preferably within the construction or project-based industry.
• Strong knowledge of costing principles, project costing, and financial analysis.

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