Cost and Management Accountant

Recruiter:

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

PTA001729/JP

Date posted:

Monday, October 19, 2026

Location:

Oudtshoorn, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related

SUMMARY:

A well-established leader in multifaceted commercial farming based in Oudtshoorn is seeking a Cost and Management Accountant to be responsible for financial management, cost control, performance analysis, and the provision of strategic support to the Finance, IT, and Human Resources functions within the organisation. This role plays a key part in driving accurate costing, budgeting, reporting, and process improvements to support operational efficiency and informed decision-making.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements for the role: Must have a Bachelorâs Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Minimum 3â5 yearsâ relevant experience in cost and\/or management accounting Must have a strong understanding of costing methodologies, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting Proven experience working with ERP systems (e.g., Business Central, SAP, or similar) Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel (Including Formulas, PivotTables, and Power Query) Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience with the ability to manage and develop team members Excellent organisational, time management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to meet deadlines Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with high levels of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail The successful candidate will be responsible for: Preparing, analysing, and reporting on product costing, budgets, forecasts, and overall financial performance. Conducting detailed variance analysis and providing actionable insights to support management decision-making. Supporting month-end and year-end financial processes, including reconciliations and accurate reporting. Maintaining and enhancing financial systems, costing models, and ERP processes. Supervising, mentoring, and managing the finance and administrative team members to ensure high performance and accountability. Allocating tasks, monitoring workloads, and supporting the training and development of team members. Liaising with external IT service providers to ensure system integrity, security, and continuous improvement. Assisting with payroll administration, employee records, and HR compliance requirements. Monitoring and managing fixed assets, inventory, and stock control systems. Identifying opportunities for process improvements across Finance, IT, and HR functions. Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into only with the shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive any feedback from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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