Cost Accountant; Manufacturing​/Financial Analysis​/Inventory​/Mining Equipment – Gauteng

Reference No. 053-0710KV

Our client, a leading manufacturer in the mining equipment sector, is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to manage and analyse all production-related costs within its operations. The successful person will work closely with production, purchasing, and management teams to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial data that supports strategic decision‑making and profitability improvement.

• Investigate and resolve material over/under recoveries and abnormal cost variances across materials, labour, and overheads.
• Prepare and supervise manufacturing cost centre budgets and forecasts in collaboration with department heads.
• Process and reconcile weekly and monthly wages accurately and on time.
• Report and maintain accuracy of all inventory balances.
• Apply group inventory reserve policies and ensure valuation at lower of cost or net realisable value.
• Coordinate annual cost updates and conduct product profitability analysis, including Bill of Materials.
• Perform machine rate calculations and assess purchase price and labour variances.
• Accrue and analyse inbound/outbound freight, clearing, and warranty costs, recommending improvements.
• Reconcile key balance sheet accounts and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Support monthly closing processes, capital expenditure submissions, and audit activities.
• Prepare management reports (Manco & Opsco).
• Oversee physical inventory counts and monitor cycle‑count programs.
• Ensure adherence to QMS and compliance with financial control standards.

• Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting or equivalent qualification (CIMA qualification advantageous).
• 3–5 years’ relevant experience in Cost Accounting within manufacturing or mining environments.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and global reporting structures.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data tools (Power Query, Power BI).
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.