Cost Accountant

Sagen Advisory; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural group is looking for a Cost Accountant based in Stellenbosch. The ideal candidate will have experience in cost accounting within agriculture or related fields. Responsibilities include calculating gross profit, reporting costs, and assisting with financial compliance. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from R300,000 to R480,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a relatable role.
• Tertiary qualification in Cost Accounting or similar.
• Practical or theoretical Cost Accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and analyze Gross Profit per product.
• Monitor and report cost of sales and unit costs.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and dashboards.

Skills

Cost Accounting experience

MS Excel proficiency

Knowledge of ERP systems

Education

Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in Cost Accounting or similar

Tools

ProduceLink

Business Central

Navision

Job description

Overview

Large, integrated and well-established group in the agriculture sector is looking to employ a Cost Accountant. This group has interests across the country and this role will be situated in Stellenbosch, Western Cape.

The ideal candidate will have cost accounting experience, and within Agriculture, Farming, Export, Manufacturing, Processing, or similar, an advantage. For more junior candidates, on the job training and guidance will be provided. Tertiary and professional qualifications will be an added benefit but not required if the candidate has the desired experience.

This role will suit someone that is keen to learn, develop their skills, and is willing to help out where needed. This is also a great opportunity for personal growth, in earnings, as well as growth within this fast expanding business.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and analyze Gross Profit (GP) per product, variety, market, and customer.
• Monitor and report cost of sales and cost per unit across different export channels.
• Assist and update costing models.
• Perform variance analysis between actual and budgeted costs.
• Track and report logistics costs.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and dashboards for management.
• Maintain costing records for traceability and regulatory purposes.
• Work with ERP systems (ProduceLink, Business Central, Navision, etc.).
• Perform cost calculations and input into the system.
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements in cost tracking and reporting.
• Assist in seasonal cost planning and budgeting.
• Ensure compliance with local and international accounting standards.
• Liaise with procurement, logistics, finance, and operations teams.
• Support forecasting and planning activities with accurate cost data.
• Participate in weekly planning meetings to align costing with operational goals.
• Ad hoc financial assistance and admin as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Matric and Costing / Cost Accounting experience.
• Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Accounting, or similar.
• 3+ years’ relatable experience.
• ProduceLink, Business Central, Navision, or related ERP experience advantageous.
• Practical or theoretical Cost Accounting knowledge or experience.
• MS Excel proficiency.

Remuneration

• R300,000 to R480,000 per annum cost to company, depending on experience.