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A recruitment firm is seeking a skilled Cost & Management Accountant in Cape Town. This fast-paced role involves producing accurate reports, advising on cash flow, and conducting variance analysis. Requirements include a BCom in Accounting/Management Accounting and 3-5 years of related experience. The ideal candidate has advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities. This position offers an immediate start in a collaborative environment.
Cost & Management Accountant
I’m partnering with a rapidly growing trading business that’s on the lookout for a highly skilled Cost & Management Accountant to join their dynamic team. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role where your expertise will directly support strategic decision-making.
The Role
You’ll be the go-to person for all things cost and management accounting — from producing accurate, real-time reports to advising the business on margins, cash flow, and profitability. Your ability to analyse data, spot trends, and communicate actionable insights will play a key role in driving growth and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities Include :
Developing and maintaining cost control processes aligned to daily trading operations
Preparing and analysing cost reports, trading margins, and profitability forecasts
Monitoring inventory, logistics costs, and operational expenses with accurate allocation
Conducting variance analysis and recommending improvements
Producing daily operational and financial reports (stock, cash positions, debtors / creditors)
Preparing weekly working capital reports with a focus on cash flow trends
Collaborating closely with trading, finance, and operations teams for data alignment
Preparing monthly management accounts, budgets, and forecasts
Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and internal controls
Providing strategic input to support trading decisions
Requirements :
Education : BCom Accounting / Management Accounting (CIMA preferred)
Experience : 3–5 years in Cost & Management Accounting, ideally in commodities, mining, trading, or logistics
Technical Skills : Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, modelling; macros advantageous)
Soft Skills : High attention to detail, strong communication, thrives under pressure, commercially minded, analytical
Why This Role?
Immediate impact in a growing trading environment
Collaborative, performance-driven culture
Opportunity to work directly with decision-makers
Details :
Start Date : Immediate
Salary : R34,000 CTC per month
Location : Full-time, office-based
To apply, send your CV to info@pro-match.co.za with the subject line :
Cost & Management Accountant – Application .