Cost Accountant

Network Finance; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a Cost Accountant to join its finance team in the mining, manufacturing, or FMCG sector. The role focuses on product costing, cost analysis, and supporting business decisions with accurate financial insights.

The ideal candidate holds a BCom Accounting or related qualification, with 5–10 years of finance experience and strong costing capability. Applicants should be detail-oriented, able to work independently, and engage with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting or related qualification essential.
• Completed Articles advantageous.
• 5–10 years of finance experience in mining/manufacturing/FMCG.
• Strong product costing experience and audit exposure.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform and maintain accurate product costing and cost allocation processes.
• Analyse manufacturing and operational costs to identify trends and efficiencies.
• Prepare and review cost reports and variance analyses.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Monitor inventory and stock-related costs.
• Support month-end and year-end reporting processes.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls and company policies.
• Partner with operational teams to improve profitability and cost management.
• Assist with audit preparation and implementation of audit recommendations.
• Provide management with meaningful financial insights and reporting.

Skills

Product costing

Analytical skills

Cross-functional

Fast-paced

Detail oriented

Independent

Financial analysis

Problem solving

Audit awareness

Education

BCom Accounting or related

Completed Articles

Job description

A well-established organisation within the mining, manufacturing, and FMCG sector is seeking a Cost Accountant to join their finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for product costing, cost analysis, financial controls, and supporting business decision-making through accurate financial insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform and maintain accurate product costing and cost allocation processes
• Analyse manufacturing and operational costs to identify trends and efficiencies
• Prepare and review cost reports and variance analyses
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
• Monitor inventory and stock-related costs
• Support month-end and year-end reporting processes
• Ensure compliance with financial controls and company policies
• Partner with operational teams to improve profitability and cost management
• Assist with audit preparation and implementation of audit recommendations
• Provide management with meaningful financial insights and reporting

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• BCom Accounting or related qualification essential
• Completed Articles advantageous
• 5-10 years of relevant finance experience
• Experience within Mining, Manufacturing, or FMCG industries is essential
• Strong product costing experience required
• Audit background highly advantageous
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and engage with cross-functional teams