Cost Accountant Jobs in Muizenberg 2026

Cost Accountant at Cape Herb & Spice – Tea Division

Company:
Cape Herb & Spice Division:
Tea Division

Location:

Muizenberg, Capricorn Business Park, South Africa

Job Title:

Cost Accountant

Employment Type:

Full-Time Industry: Manufacturing / FMCG / Food & Beverage / Tea Production Category:
Accounting / Finance / Cost Accounting / Manufacturing Finance Reporting To:
Management Accountant & New Business Development Executive

Cape Herb & Spice is seeking a highly analytical and results-driven Cost Accountant to join its growing Tea Division based in Capricorn Business Park, Muizenberg. This role offers an exciting opportunity for finance professionals interested in manufacturing costing, inventory accounting, ERP systems, financial reporting, budgeting, cost analysis, production accounting, and operational finance. The successful candidate will represent the Tea division within a broader cost accounting function and work closely with operational teams to improve profitability, efficiency, inventory accuracy, cost control, process optimization, and financial performance.

This role is ideal for professionals searching for cost accountant jobs in South Africa, manufacturing accounting jobs, finance analyst jobs, inventory accounting careers, FMCG accounting vacancies, production costing jobs and cost control opportunities.

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As a Cost Accountant, you will be responsible for monitoring, analysing, and reporting all financial and operational costs associated with the Tea manufacturing division.

You will support decision-making through cost reporting, inventory controls, production accounting, KPI tracking, budgeting, forecasting, process improvement, ERP system management, and operational analysis while ensuring strong internal controls and accurate financial reporting.

Professionals with experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, stock reconciliation, operational reporting, financial modelling, process improvement, and ERP systems are encouraged to apply.

Monitor and analyse manufacturing costs across all business departments.

Perform detailed costing calculations covering:

• Imports
• Exports
• Production activities
• Supply chain costs

Analyse cost trends and identify areas for profitability improvement.

Prepare cost reports to support operational and strategic decisions.

Drive cost-saving initiatives and operational efficiency programs.

Ensure effective inventory management and stock accuracy.

Monitor:

• Stock counts
• Inventory variances
• Adjustments
• Waste management
• Production processes

Work with Trans Lution software integrated with SYSPRO ERP for inventory control and reporting.

Improve stock management systems to minimise operational losses.

Assist in annual budgeting processes for:

• Purchasing
• Operations
• Sales functions

Support financial forecasting and variance analysis.

Review budget accuracy and identify opportunities for financial optimisation.

Collaborate with leadership teams on business planning initiatives.

Track and report financial and operational KPIs.

Prepare business reports and presentations for management.

Support month-end reporting and financial close activities.

Ensure timely submission of financial reports and operational data.

Identify opportunities for business improvement across departments.

Assist in implementing profitability and efficiency improvement projects.

Work closely with operations teams to streamline manufacturing processes.

Support automation and analytics…