Cost and Reporting Manager

Recruiter:

Pronel Personnel

Job Ref:

876453

Date posted:

Friday, August 21, 2026

Location:

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
-

POSITION INFO:

A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Cost & Reporting Manager to take responsibility for cost control, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, providing valuable financial insight to support strategic business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
Monitor expenditure against budgets and investigate variances.
Manage cost allocation, margin analysis and profitability analysis.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement cost-control initiatives.
Prepare company and group-level management reports.
Manage the preparation of annual financial statements.
Prepare and submit provisional and final income tax returns.
Provide financial analysis and practical recommendations to senior management.
Develop and improve reporting models, dashboards, KPIs and business intelligence tools.
Support month-end processes, management reporting and finance projects.
Drive continuous improvement of finance processes and reporting systems.

Minimum Requirements

Relevant degree in Cost Management, Accounting, Finance or a related field.
CA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification would be advantageous.
8–10 years' experience in cost accounting, management accounting, financial reporting or a similar finance leadership role.
Strong knowledge of cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, tax compliance and management reporting.
Strong Excel and ERP experience.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power BI would be advantageous.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
Excellent stakeholder management abilities.
Experience within a manufacturing, operational or complex business environment would be advantageous.

We are looking for a commercially minded and analytical finance professional who can translate complex financial information into clear, practical business insights. The successful candidate will be confident working with senior management, challenging assumptions, identifying financial risks and driving improvements across finance processes and reporting.

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Cost and Reporting Manager
Location: Pietermaritzburg
Salary:
53 days ago

Stores Manager
Location: Durban
Salary: R35,000-R40,000
Stores manager (Fixed-12-Mounth contract) required in Westmead, Pinetown, to lead inventory control, stores operations and logistics. Strong Syspro knowledge, team leadership and experience managing job cards, work in progress and stock variances essential.
Today

Brand & Digital Marketing Manager
Location: Hillcrest
Salary: 25000 Monthly
Our client is an established South African manufacturer of workwear and protective clothing, selling through a strong network of resellers. We are looking for a driven, hands-on multimedia brand manager to build brand awareness and generate leads across social, digital and reseller channels. You will own the brand end to end, work closely with the sales team and resellers, and manage the marketing...
4 days ago

Regional Operations Manager
Location: Amanzimtoti
Salary: R0 per year + Provident Fund + Medical aid +STI bonus
The purpose of this role is to enable achievement of regional Production targets
6 days ago

Divisional Payroll Administrator
Location: Durban
11 days ago

Senior Financial Accountant
Location: Durban
Salary: 490 000 Annually
High volume. Fast pace. Real accounting ownership.Are you a qualified accountant who thrives when the numbers are moving fast?An established and growing business operating across the retail and online commerce space is looking for Senior Accountant to join its finance team. With a high-volume transactional environment and a fast-moving customer base, these roles are ideal for accountants who ...
13 days ago

Cost & Management Accountant
Location: Hammarsdale
Salary:
Do you enjoy getting close to the operation and finding the story behind the cost? Our client is looking for a cost and Management Accountant who can keep inventory costing accurate and give production and commercial teams useful insight into profitability.reporting to the FP&A manager, you’ll work across costing, stock, margins and reporting in a manufacturing business.
14 days ago

Financial Manager Westmead
Location: Pinetown
Salary: Monthly
We are committed to locating the ideal job for you, so we kindly advise against paying for this service.There are no costs associated with securing employment with us.Job Title: Financial managerDepartment: FinanceLocation: Westmead, Pinetown, DurbanEmployment Type: Fixed-Term Contract – 1 to 6 Months, with option to renew by agreementWorking Hours: 07:30 to 16:30 | On SiteSalary: R20,000 CT...
14 days ago

Warehouse & Logistics Manager
Location: Pietermaritzburg, Kwazulu-natal
Salary: Market Related
Warehouse & Logistics manager
14 days ago

Site Manager
Location: Durban
Salary:
15 days ago

Cost and Reporting Manager

Key Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Jobseekers

Recruiter

General