Job role overview

  • Date posted

    October 9, 2026

  • Closing date

    November 8, 2026

  • Hiring location

    Gauteng

  • Qualification

    None

  • Experience

    2 years

Description

  • Our client in the manufacturing industry is seeking a Cost Accountant to join their team.

Non-Negotiables:

  • Relevant Cost Accounting qualification.
  • 2+ years’ Cost Accounting experience.
  • BOM experience.
  • Manufacturing experience.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Relevant cost accounting qualification.
  • BOM experience.
  • Manufacturing experience.
  • Full cost accounting function.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and analyze cost reports for budgeting and financial planning.
  • Conduct variance analysis (material, labor, overhead) and explain cost movements.
  • Report on breakeven points, margins, and periodic variances.
  • Analyze profitability and cost structures for new projects and product lines.
  • Maintain and update standard costs for products and services.
  • Validate cost of goods sold during month-end close.
  • Perform cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis.
  • Reconcile inventory balances and support stock valuation.
  • Coordinate physical inventory counts and investigate variances.
  • Review purchase orders, pricing accuracy, supplier compliance, and landed cost calculations.
  • Monitor slow-moving or obsolete stock and ensure accurate valuation.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual cost forecasts.
  • Support budgeting processes for cost elements and production plans.
  • Ensure adherence to accounting standards and internal controls.

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