Cost Accountant

Macrotec; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Macrotec is seeking a skilled Cost Accountant to take ownership of the finance function. This role involves managing the costing framework, including building product cost structures and analyzing project costs. You will directly report to the Managing Director and work closely with engineering and project teams to optimize costs.

The ideal candidate holds a BCom in Accounting and possesses experience with product costing and an ERP system. Strong analytical skills and independence are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• BCom in Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, or related qualification.
• Experience with product costing, BOMs, or manufacturing cost analysis (preferred).
• Familiarity with an ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Manage Macrotec's costing framework and build product cost structures.
• Analyze bills of materials and track project costs against budgets.
• Prepare management reports and handle reconciliations.

Skills

Product costing

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Independent work

Communication of financial information

Education

BCom in Accounting or related qualification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

About the job

Cost Accountant

Macrotec designs and manufactures high‑temperature process equipment (incinerators, cremators, air pollution control systems) for clients across Africa and the Middle East.

We are looking for a Cost Accountant to own our finance function, reporting directly to the Managing Director.

What you will do

You will manage Macrotec's costing framework: building and maintaining product cost structures, analysing bills of materials, tracking project costs against budgets, and reporting on margins by product line and project. Beyond costing, you will run month‑end close, prepare management reports, handle reconciliations, and manage our relationship with external auditors and tax advisors.

This is not a back‑office number‑crunching role. You will work closely with our engineering and project teams to understand what drives costs and where value is created.

What we are looking for

• BCom in Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, or related qualification
• Experience with product costing, BOMs, or manufacturing cost analysis (preferred)
• Familiarity with an ERP system (we use Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central)
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and communicate financial information clearly