Group cost accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFC023092/ESR

Date posted:

Friday, June 27, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

450000

SUMMARY:
Opportunity for a Group Cost Accountant

POSITION INFO:
A leading manufacturing company, that has been in existence for almost 30 years is seeking a Group Cost Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and driven individual who thrives in a high-performance environment.

Duties:

Manage and control inventory across multiple sites
Perform detailed product costing and margin analysis
Maintain and update Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Analyse variances and provide insights to support strategic decision-making
Partner with operations to improve cost controls and efficiencies
Support monthly reporting, budgeting and forecasting processes

Education and experience:

BCom in Accounting and CIMA (completed or in progress)
Minimum 3 years’ cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of product costing, inventory control and BOMs

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For more information, contact:
Eshana Sewraj-Ramshat
Executive Consultant

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