Commercial Cost Accountant - CIMA Qualified

Cape Herb; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 720,000 - 960,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Herb is seeking a finance professional to support customer pricing, distribution cost analytics, and budgets. You will perform variance analysis, BOM audits, and ERP-driven reporting to aid senior management decisions.

The role requires CIMA or equivalent designation and 3–5 years in a similar position, with strong Excel and communication skills. On-site in Westlake with a future move to Montague Park.

Qualifications

• CIMA qualification completed or ACMA/CGMA designation.
• 3–5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Customer Pricing and distribution cost analysis.
• Commercial budgeting & forecasting responsibilities.
• Gross-to-net cost analysis and ROI tracking of promotions.
• Actionable reporting to senior management.
• Variance analysis and month-end closing support.

Skills

Variance analysis

Inventory valuation

ERP Systems Operation

Advanced Excel

GL Reconciliations

BOM Audits

Month-end closing

Strong communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

CIMA qualification completed / ACMA, CGMA designation

Job description

Reporting to: Senior Management Accountant

Location: Westlake

Please note this role will be moving to Montague Park in May 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Pricing
• Distribution Cost Analysis (Freight, 3pl, etc)
• Commercial Budget & Forecasts
• Gross-to-Net Cost Analysis
• ROI: Promotional Activity and Spend
• Variance Analysis
• Sales Price
• Sales Volume
• Sales Mix
• Sales Quantity
• GP and Contribution Margins
• Freight Rate
• Actionable Reporting to Senior Management

Role Capabilities

• Variance analysis
• Inventory valuation
• ERP Systems Operation
• Advanced Excel Skills
• GL Reconciliations
• Bill of Material (BOM) Audits
• Month-end closing support

Education and Required Knowledge

• CIMA qualification completed / ACMA, CGMA designation
• 3-5 Years Experience in a similar role

Personal Characteristics

• Core Technical Competence
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Strong Communication
• Time Management
• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail