General Cost Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFE009268/Riana

Date posted:

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

370000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Are you a detail-driven General Cost Accountant with strong ERP expertise looking to advance your career within a leading organisation in the reinforcing sector?

POSITION INFO:
Job & Company Description:
A well-established and growing company within the reinforcing industry is seeking a proactive and analytically minded General Cost Accountant to join their team in Kempton Park.

In this role, you will be responsible for accurate cost analysis, cost control, and contributing to operational decision-making within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
This opportunity is ideal for a motivated professional with strong ERP experience (Syspro preferred) who is looking to apply their technical costing skills and grow within a dynamic, solutions-driven organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform detailed cost analysis, standard costing, and variance reporting
Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost-reduction initiatives
Ensure accurate capturing and allocation of production and inventory costs
Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to improve cost efficiency
Assist with audits, compliance, and continuous process improvements
Utilise ERP systems (Syspro preferred) to ensure accurate cost data and reporting

Job Experience & Qualifications:

Degree in Cost Accounting or related field (essential)
3–5 years’ experience in a cost accounting role
Strong ERP system experience (Syspro advantageous)
Manufacturing or engineering industry experience highly beneficial
Analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment

Step into a role where your technical costing expertise, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability will directly support operational excellence in a growing manufacturing environment.

I also recruit for:

Financial Accountant
Management Accountant
Group Accountant
Reporting Accountant

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