TJ 17187 - COST ACCOUNTANT AND BI ANALYST – WESTERN CAPE

Recruiter:

Professional Career Services

Job Ref:

TJ 17187 - COST ACCO..

Date posted:

Monday, November 3, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

R700 000 – R900 000 CTC (Experience & Qualification dependent)

SUMMARY:
COST ACCOUNTANT AND BI ANALYST – WESTERN CAPE

POSITION INFO:

Employer Description

A sustainable food company, a dynamic, forward-thinking organization dedicated to driving innovation, fostering growth, and creating a supportive, inclusive work environment

Job Description

Cost Accounting

Implement and maintain standard costing for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
Perform full absorption costing and update cost recovery rates.
Support NPD with product costings and margin analysis.
Manage inventory accuracy, valuation, and reporting.
Maintain and validate BOMs and monitor waste control.
Prepare manufacturing cost reports and support month-end processes.
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and CAPEX project costing.
Ensure compliance with accounting principles and internal controls.

Business Intelligence

Design and implement interactive dashboards using Qlik Sense.
Develop ETL (Extract, transform, and load) scripts and data models from multiple sources.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define KPIs and reporting needs.
Maintain and optimize BI applications for performance and scalability.
Ensure data accuracy and integrity through validation and governance.
Provide BI support and training to end-users.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Cost & Management Accounting, Financial Management, Data Analytics, or related field.
CIMA qualification.

Skills

3–5 years’ experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing/FMCG environment.
2+ years’ experience in BI development, preferably with Qlik Sense.
Experience with SQL, cloud platforms (e.g., Azure), and CRM tools beneficial.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel between sites.
Strong analytical, detail-oriented, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems (SYSPRO advantageous), and BI tools (Qlik Sense and PowerBI advantageous).
Knowledge of data warehousing, integration, and governance.
Collaborative team player with a passion for continuous improvement.

Benefits

Provident Fund
Petrol card
Travel expenses
Performance bonus