Technical Cost Accountant | Manufacturing Industry
Listed on 2026-10-03
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Accounting
Cost Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance
An established manufacturing company is seeking a technically minded and analytically driven Technical Cost Accountant to join their Cape Town team.
The role will focus on product costing, manufacturing costs, stock and inventory, variance analysis and financial reporting
, working closely with production, procurement and finance.
Manage and maintain product costing and margin analysis.
Monitor raw material, labour and production costs.
Conduct stock counts and inventory reconciliations.
Analyse variances between actual and standard costs.
Prepare costing reports and operational financial analysis.
Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.
Maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and costing databases.
Work closely with production, procurement and finance teams.
Identify and support cost-control and efficiency initiatives.
Assist with month-end reporting and audit requirements.
Maintain accurate costing and financial information within the relevant systems.
Diploma or Degree in Cost & Management Accounting, Finance or a related field
.Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
.Strong numerical and analytical ability.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience with costing, stock or inventory-related processes.
Knowledge of ERP systems.
Pastel Evolution experience advantageous.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Analytical and commercially minded.
Strong numerical ability.
High attention to detail.
Technically minded with an understanding of manufacturing processes.
Good Excel and reporting skills.
Organised and deadline driven.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong problem-solving ability.
Comfortable working across Finance, Production and Procurement.
A technically minded Cost Accountant with solid manufacturing exposure
, strong costing and analytical ability, and the confidence to work closely with operational teams.
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