Cost Accountant – Manufacturing

SUMMARY:
Experienced Cost Accountant required for an established manufacturing company in Pinetown. Completed CIMA qualification, active ACMA/CGMA membership, manufacturing costing experience and practical SAP or SYSPRO experience are mandatory.

POSITION INFO:

Cost Accountant – Manufacturing | Pinetown

Talent Connected Staffing Solutions is recruiting an experienced Cost Accountant for an established manufacturing company based in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal.

The successful candidate will manage manufacturing costing, analyse production and inventory variances, support financial reporting and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage manufacturing costing, cost analysis and reporting.
• Maintain and review standard costs across products and production activities.
• Monitor production, material, labour and overhead variances.
• Investigate costing discrepancies and provide clear findings to management.
• Manage inventory costing, valuations and related reconciliations.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and detailed cost reports.
• Analyse production costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Support month-end financial reporting and management accounting.
• Prepare journals and reconciliations relating to inventory and cost of sales.
• Maintain accurate costing records and effective internal cost controls.
• Work closely with Production, Procurement, Stores and Finance.
• Provide costing information to support operational and commercial decisions.
• Assist with audits and ensure supporting documentation is accurate and complete.

Minimum Requirements:

• Completed CIMA qualification – non-negotiable.
• Full CIMA professional membership, with ACMA/CGMA designation – mandatory.
• Proven cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment – essential.
• Practical working experience with SAP or SYSPRO – mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, production variances and inventory valuation.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to operational stakeholders.

Position Details:

• Location: Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal.
• Industry: Manufacturing.
• Employment type: Permanent.
• Salary: R35,000–R45,000 per month.

How to Apply:

Send your updated CV and proof of CIMA professional membership to: