Cost / Financial Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR010756/Aly

Date posted:

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Location:

Rustenburg, South Africa

Salary:

R540 000 Annually

SUMMARY:

Are you a commercially minded Cost/Financial Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing or mining environment? This exciting opportunity offers exposure to costing, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, inventory management, and operational finance while working closely with business operations to drive profitability and performance.

POSITION INFO:

Our client is seeking a Cost/Financial Accountant to join their finance team. This role is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys working close to operations, analysing costs, improving margins, and translating financial information into meaningful business insights.
The successful candidate will play a key role in costing, budgeting, forecasting, inventory reporting, and financial analysis while partnering with operational teams to support informed business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Perform product, project, and operational costing
Prepare and maintain accurate costing models
Conduct variance analysis and investigate cost drivers
Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
Analyse and manage inventory, stock, and asset-related information
Support month-end reporting and management reporting requirements
Maintain and update Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Monitor profitability and margin performance
Prepare cost estimates and support pricing decisions
Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies
Assist with audit-related requirements and supporting schedules
Work closely with operational teams to improve financial performance

Job Experience and Skills Required

Education:

BCom Accounting, Finance, Cost and Management Accounting, or related qualification

Experience:

Minimum 3-5 years' relevant experience
Cost accounting experience essential
Manufacturing or mining industry experience essential
Experience within a fast-paced operational environment
Budgeting and forecasting experience
Variance analysis experience
Inventory and stock control exposure
Previous audit exposure required
BOM experience highly advantageous

Skills:

Advanced Microsoft Excel
ERP systems exposure (Syspro, SAP, Sage, or similar)
Cost Analysis
Management Reporting
Financial Analysis
Budgeting & Forecasting
Inventory Management
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Why Apply?

Opportunity to work in a production-driven environment
Exposure to both operational and commercial finance
Strong focus on costing, profitability, and business performance
Opportunity to partner closely with management and operations
Challenging and fast-paced environment with excellent growth potential

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