Automotive Cost & Management Accountant: Profitability Focus

Tower Group South Africa (PTY) Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Durban is seeking a Cost and Management Accountant to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Commerce or Diploma in Financial Accounting and a minimum of 2 to 3 years’ experience in management accounting, preferably within the automotive industry. Responsibilities include providing financial analysis, maintaining the accounting system, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. This is a key role in optimizing profitability and supporting strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 qualification required.
• Minimum 2 to 3 years experience in management accounting.
• Experience in the automotive industry and manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in organizational strategy management from a financial perspective.
• Provide financial analysis and support to management.
• Prepare and review product costing analysis.
• Support business development with costing and profitability insights.

Skills

Financial analysis

Costing and management accounting

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Commerce / Diploma in Financial Accounting

Tools

ERP: BPCS

Job description

A leading automotive manufacturer in Durban is seeking a Cost and Management Accountant to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Commerce or Diploma in Financial Accounting and a minimum of 2 to 3 years’ experience in management accounting, preferably within the automotive industry. Responsibilities include providing financial analysis, maintaining the accounting system, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. This is a key role in optimizing profitability and supporting strategic decisions.