Cost Accountant

CA Financial Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

CA Financial Appointments in Durbanville is seeking an analytical and commercially minded Cost Accountant to join its finance team in a dynamic production environment. You will develop costing models, analyse performance, and influence profitability through data-driven insights.

You’ll liaise with department heads to ensure budgets stay on track, identify efficiency opportunities, and support decision-making on investments.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate costing models to support decision-making.
• Analyse performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiencies and profitability.
• Bridge finance and operations by liaising with department heads to keep budgets on track.

Job description

My client, based in Durbanville, is looking for an analytical and commercially minded Cost Accountant to join its finance team. Operating in a fast-paced production environment, the business offers the opportunity to get close to operations and influence how performance, profitability and investment decisions are made.

Purpose of the role

You’ll bridge the gap between finance and operations, developing accurate costing models, analysing performance and identifying opportunities to improve efficiencies and profitability. You’ll liaise with the various department heads to ensure budgets stay on track.

What’s in it for you?

• Work closely with operations and see the direct impact of your analysis.
• Gain broad exposure across costing, commercial finance, taxation and investment analysis.
• Play an active role in improving processes, efficiencies and business performance.
• Build your experience in a hands-on industrial environment.