Cost Accountant

Smith Garb And Associates Cc; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Garb and Associates CC, based in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking a driven Cost Accountant to join the finance team. You will be responsible for product costing, variance analysis, and cost reporting within a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years in cost accounting, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of BOM costing and inventory valuation. Afrikaans fluency is required to conduct business in this setting, and ERP/accounting systems experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Cost Accounting or Management Accounting is required.
• 3-5 years' Cost Accounting experience is required.
• Must be able to conduct business in Afrikaans.
• Prior experience in manufacturing or production environment is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of BOM costing, inventory accounting, production variance analysis, and standard costing.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required.
• ERP or accounting systems experience is required.
• CIMA (completed or studying) will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate product costing and pricing models.
• Analyse manufacturing costs and production variances.
• Monitor inventory valuation and participate in stock counts.
• Prepare weekly and monthly manufacturing cost reports.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve manufacturing processes.
• Support audits and ensure accurate cost allocations across the business.

Skills

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

BOM costing

Inventory accounting

Standard costing

Advanced Excel

Afrikaans

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Cost Accounting/Management Accounting

CIMA (completed or studying)

Tools

Excel

ERP/Accounting systems

Job description

Cost Accountant Smith Garb and Associates CC•Sandton, Gauteng, ZA

Cost Accountant | Sandton

A leading manufacturing company based in Sandton is seeking a driven and analytical Cost Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with a passion for manufacturing, costing, and process improvement.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Cost Accounting or Management Accounting
• 3-5 years' Cost Accounting experience
• Must be able do conduct business in Afrikaans
• Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Bill of Materials (BOM) costing
  • Inventory accounting
  • Production variance analysis
  • Standard costing
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• ERP or accounting systems experience
• CIMA (completed or studying) will be advantageous

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain accurate product costing and pricing models
• Analyse manufacturing costs and production variances
• Monitor inventory valuation and participate in stock counts
• Prepare weekly and monthly manufacturing cost reports
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and management reporting
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve manufacturing processes
• Support audits and ensure accurate cost allocations across the business

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