Cost Accountant

Job in Sandton, 2172, South Africa

Listing for: Smith Garb and Associates CC

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-06

Job specializations:

Accounting
Cost Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Financial Analyst
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Financial Analyst

Cost Accountant | Sandton A leading manufacturing company based in Sandton is seeking a driven and analytical Cost Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with a passion for manufacturing, costing, and process improvement.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Cost Accounting or Management Accounting
3–5 years' Cost Accounting experience
Must be able do conduct business in Afrikaans
Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment
Strong knowledge of:
- Bill of Materials (BOM) costing
- Inventory accounting
- Production variance analysis
- Standard costing
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
ERP or accounting systems experience
CIMA (completed or studying) will be advantageous

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and maintain accurate product costing and pricing models
Analyse manufacturing costs and production variances
Monitor inventory valuation and participate in stock counts
Prepare weekly and monthly manufacturing cost reports
Assist with budgeting, forecasting and management reporting
Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve manufacturing processes
Support audits and ensure accurate cost allocations across the business

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