Cost Accountant

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CFA020772/BL

Date posted:

Friday, October 24, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

300 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Calling All Cost Accountants!
Are you a seasoned Cost Accountant with a passion for precision and strategic impact? This is your opportunity to join a dynamic team where your expertise will directly influence operational efficiency and profitability.

POSITION INFO:

In this role, you will be at the heart of financial decision-making, analysing and managing costs across production processes. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams—production, purchasing, and management—to ensure accurate financial data that drives business success

Key Responsibilities
Investigate and correct material over/under recoveries and abnormal cost increases
Prepare manufacturing cost centre budgets and forecasts; calculate recovery rates
Process and reconcile weekly/monthly wages accurately and on time
Ensure accurate reporting of inventory balances and compliance with valuation policies
Analyse product profitability, bill of materials, and machine rate calculations
Report on purchase price and labour variances; recommend improvements
Accrue and analyse freight and clearing costs, review warranty provisions
Reconcile key balance sheet accounts and drive process improvements
Support month-end closing, capital expenditure requests, and audit activities
Prepare management reports for Manco & Opsco
Monitor cycle count programs and support physical inventory counts
Ensure compliance with QMS standards

What you bring:
Qualifications:
Com Accounting or equivalent
Studying towards or CIMA qualified (advantageous)

Experience:
Minimum 10+ years in Cost Accounting
Exposure to global monthly/quarterly reporting (advantageous)
Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and manufacturing processes
Experience with budgeting and forecasting
Character:
Detail-oriented, analytical thinker, proactive problem-solver.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Technical Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (strong Excel skills).
Ability to analyse large datasets; familiarity with Power Query, Power BI, etc.

Why join?
Imagine being the go-to expert for cost analysis, inventory valuation, and budgeting. You’ll lead initiatives to improve processes, support audits, and provide insights that shape strategic decisions. If you thrive on problem-solving and have a proactive mindset, this role is designed for you

If you’re ready to take your Cost Accounting career to the next level, let’s talk!

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