Cost Accountant

Chainlink Recruitment; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Chainlink Recruitment is assisting a manufacturing client in Boksburg to recruit a Cost Accountant with a strong manufacturing background and 3 years of article experience. The role oversees job costing, cost analysis, inventory valuation, recoveries and financial process improvements.

Applicants should be independent, deadline-driven and capable of providing accurate cost insights to support operational and financial decision-making. The position offers market-related benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-year article experience (non‑negotiable).
• Strong manufacturing background (not just mining).
• Cost accounting focus with cost analysis, job costing and recoveries.

Responsibilities

• Job Costing – ensure accurate costing and expense allocation.
• WIP Management – maintain and close jobs timely.
• Cost Extraction – pull data for analysis and review.
• Cost Variance Analysis – identify variances per job/type.
• Costing Database – maintain for trend analysis.

Skills

Analytical

Detail oriented

Leadership

Communication skills

Deadline driven

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Accounting qualification

Cost Accounting Certificate

Cost Accounting Diploma

Tools

Business Central

Job description

COST ACCOUNTANT

Location: Boksburg

Industry: Manufacturing (strong manufacturing background required)

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: Market‑related basic + medical aid + provident fund

Introduction

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and detail‑driven Cost Accountant with a strong manufacturing background and 3‑year article experience (non‑negotiable). The successful candidate will oversee job costing, cost analysis, inventory valuation, recoveries, and financial process improvements.

This role requires someone who can work independently, meet deadlines, manage conflict professionally, and provide accurate cost insights to support operational and financial decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

Job Costing & Analysis

• Job Costing — Ensure all jobs are costed correctly with accurate expense allocation

• WIP Management — Manage the WIP list and ensure timely closure of jobs

• Cost Extraction — Pull costing data for analysis and review

• Cost Variance Analysis — Determine cost variances and shortfalls per job and job type

• Costing Database — Maintain an up‑to‑date costing database for trend analysis and future predictions

Recoveries & Internal Controls

• Internal Recoveries — Ensure correct intercompany invoicing and recoveries

• Job Recoveries — Allocate correct expenses and ensure recoverable items are correctly assigned

Inventory Valuation & Control

• Inventory Valuation — Maintain accurate inventory values considering stock age, improvements and write‑offs

• Inventory Control — Provide and maintain up‑to‑date inventory records

Business Central (BC) Support

• BC Reporting — Set up reporting mechanisms and extract relevant reports

• BC Maintenance — Maintain BC in applicable areas and support financial processes

Financial Projects & Ad Hoc Duties

• Financial Process Projects — Assist with specialised financial and process projects

• Ad Hoc Assignments — Undertake additional work requiring expert knowledge

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric

• Accounting qualification

• 3‑year article experience (non‑negotiable)

• Cost Accounting Certificate (if 5 years total experience)

• Cost Accounting Diploma (if less than 5 years’ experience)

• Strong manufacturing background (not just mining)

• Strong leadership skills

• Ability to work well under pressure

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work independently

• Customer focus and liaison ability

• Deadline‑driven and target‑oriented

• Computer literate

• Report writing skills

• Conflict‑management skills

Basic Function

• Oversee and analyse cost expenditures and purchases

• Review services and goods, record data, and recommend cost‑efficient options