Junior Cost Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR011572/Sam

Date posted:

Friday, October 16, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

240 000 Annually

SUMMARY:

Ready to take the next step in your accounting career?

Are you an ambitious finance professional with a passion for numbers, analysis and problem-solving? If you’re confident with Excel, have strong transactional finance experience and are ready to grow your skills within a cost accounting environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

POSITION INFO:
An established organisation is looking for a Junior Cost Accountant to join its finance team in City Deep. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven finance professional who has built a strong foundation in accounting and is ready to take the next step by gaining valuable exposure to cost accounting, financial analysis, reporting and variance analysis.

Responsibilities:

BCom, Degree or Diploma
Assist with day-to-day cost accounting functions
Support the preparation and analysis of cost information
Assist with Debtors and Creditors processing
Process and reconcile financial transactions
Assist with account and supplier reconciliations
Analyse financial information and investigate variances
Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
Prepare Excel-based reports and financial schedules
Assist with month-end reporting and reconciliations
Support the finance team with ad hoc analysis and projects
Assist with general finance administration as required

Qualifications & Skills:

2–4 years’ finance/accounting experience
Debtors experience essential
Creditors experience essential
Strong Excel skills non-negotiable
Cost accounting or financial analysis exposure advantageous
Logistics industry experience advantageous

If you’re ready to take your accounting career to the next level and gain valuable hands-on exposure to cost accounting, Debtors, Creditors and financial analysis, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Apply now and take the next step in your career!

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