Cost Accountant jobs in South Africa

Job Description: Assume responsibilities of production accounting procedures Ascertain the existence of work in progress and reconcile actual work in progress with the Ledger Review and analysis of material and production variances Review production stock counts and adjustments Production reports Co-ordinate perpetual inventory analyses Lead and manage the monthly excess and obsolete...

Key Responsibilities - Prepare management accounts and assist with financial planning and analysis - Conduct costing, variance analysis, and margin reporting - Support budgeting, forecasting, and operational finance - Provide insights to drive performance and improve cost efficiencies Requirements - CA(SA) qualification - 1+ year post‑articles experience - Strong analytical ability and...

Location: StangerIndustry: Automotive – Wiring Harness ManufacturingAre you a numbers-driven problem solver who actually enjoys digging into the details others avoid? This role needs that kind of brain.Our client, a leading manufacturer of wiring harnesses for the automotive sector, is looking for a qualified CIMA Cost Accountant with at least 5 years of hands-on manufacturing experience. This...

Industry: Production & Manufacturing Are you passionate about cost accounting and ready to put your studies into practice? We are looking for top graduates from the BCom Financial Accountancy (SAIPA) class of 2025 to join our team in Pretoria East. This is a unique opportunity to begin your career in cost and management accounting, working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where your...

Daily Tasks: Review, correct and post sales invoices Update sales order tracker for estimating team Review margins on sales orders and ensure correct project code allocation Create work orders Tracking of finished goods Closing work orders Sales deliveries on SAGE Project code creation Monthly Tasks: Post all general journals Update fixed asset register for any capex Prepare work in...

Requirements: - Relevant tertiary qualification in Cost and Management - Proven experience in cost and management accounting with a focus on stock control / warehouse - Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas, analysis tools). - Experience with Pastel Evolution will be highly advantageous. - Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. - Must currently reside in the Western...

World Class Manufacturing Company in Cape Town is seeking a qualified and experienced Cost Accountant. You will be reporting to the Costing Manager and will liaise closely with the procurement and production departments in order to monitor & report on the relevant management accounts. This will include Material Variances, Contract prices, Cost of labour, Cost of projects, Forecast of BOM costs...

Cost & Management Accountant with Foundry OR Heavy Engineering Industry experience * Degree in Cost & Management Accounting * CIMA * Pastel Responsibilities: * Analyzing Costs * Preparing Budget Reports * Ensuring accurate Costing & Financial Controls * Cost analyses * Comparing Budgeted Costs to actual costs * Identifying cost-saving opportunities * Providing Financial insights to aid...

Qualifications - Matric - BCom accounting - CIMA (Completed) Requirements - 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment - Sage experience would be an advantage. - Excellent proficiency in Excel - Good knowledge of Tax Duties - Assume responsibilities of production accounting procedures. - Ascertain the existence of work in progress and reconcile actual work in progress with the Ledger. -...

Based East Rand. Join market leader that manufactures their industrial products for local and international markets and forms part of a local Group of Companies. This medium sized business which employs approximately 230 staff (60 salaried and 170 wages) is a highly profitable Entity in the Group. It specialises in manufacturing and engineering that includes the use of furnaces, smelters and has...

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Cost Accountant to join our finance team. This role is ideal for someone eager to grow their career in accounting while gaining hands-on experience in project costing, invoicing, and stock costing. As a Junior Cost Accountant, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial records, supporting project profitability, and maintaining...

Key Responsibilities Costing, Margins & Project Accounting Develop, maintain, and enforce robust costing models for custom manufacturing and installation projects Set up and manage work orders, project codes, and cost centres within Sage Perform detailed job costing, margin analysis, and variance reporting Identify margin leakage, inefficiencies, and cost overruns and propose corrective...

COST / MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT Worcester Our client focusses on the cultivation, packing and exporting of table grapes and citrus and has a vacancy for a Cost / Management Accountant. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Responsible for accurate costing for farming and packing operations - Perform cost analysis and reporting for farming and packing operations - Monitor and analyse inventory variances, production...

Minimum Requirements: - Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in cost accounting or a similar role - Experience in an agricultural production environment is advantageous - BCom Degree or Finance Qualification - Own reliable transport - Strong Microsoft Excel skills, with ERP and BOM experience Duties & Responsibilities - Ensure accurate costing for farming and packing operations - Conduct cost...

Minimum requirements: - BCom Degree or relevant financial qualification, completed SAICA / SAIPA articles advantageous - 2 Years experience in cost accounting or a similar role and within the Agricultural industry will be advantageous - Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with experience in ERP systems and BOM structures - Solid finance experience with a strong understanding of costing,...

A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent / Temp SECTOR : Importing BASIC SALARY : Market Related START DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate REQUIREMENTS: - Very strong Sage Evolution experience and knowledge - Advanced excel skills and experience - Matric - Tertiary qualification - Experience working with ERP systems. - 5 years experience as Stock...

Qualifications and Skills Required: - BCom Accounting or similar accounting degree - Strong management accounting background preferred - 35 years experience in a management accounting or cost accounting role - Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis - Bill of materials experience - Activity based costing Whats in it for me? Youll be joining a stable and growing business where your...

Job Description: As the Cost Accountant, your duties include the following: Maintain accurate material costings for raw materials, components, and subcontracted services Monitor purchase prices, consumption levels, and key cost drivers Ensure BOMs are accurately costed, updated, and aligned to production Support annual budgeting for existing product lines and provide costings for new projects and...

JNR Cost & Management Accountant * Diploma/Degree in Cost Accounting * CIPS Certified * Syspro experience Responsible for: * Cost analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting, and Financial reporting. Duties include: Analyzing Financial Data Preparing Reports Monitoring Inventory Optimizing Cost efficiency * Experience in Financial Services and possess strong Analytical and Problem-solving skills. * CLEAN...

Our client manufactures high-precision components for the water, transport, and energy sectors that are engineered for excellence and produced with financial and operational discipline. Key Responsibilities: - Calculate standard costs and analyze variances for materials, labour, and overheads. - Manage inventory valuation, stock counts, and reporting. - Track and report on project/job costing...