Cost Accountant

Exceed HR and Recruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Exceed HR and Recruitment invites applications for a Junior Cost Accountant position in Stellenbosch. You will support costings, master data, and budgeting processes to enable accurate financial insight.

The role requires hands-on costing, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work across jurisdictions with a precise, detail-driven approach. You will collaborate with the Sales and Finance teams to drive value chain improvements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience with value chain calculations or product costing.
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple priorities across jurisdictions.
• Hands-on, proactive and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate product masterfiles in Excel and the ERP system.
• Manage product costing and value chain calculations.
• Implement price increases accurately and on time.
• Support Sales with value chain calculations and costing queries.
• Identify potential cost-saving opportunities, including transport and freight.
• Assist with foreign creditor claims and reconciliations.
• Coordinate ESG data and reports across multiple countries.
• Assist with year-end audit queries related to costing and masterfiles.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting.
• Maintain accurate records and paperless filing systems.

Skills

Cost accounting

Excel

ERP systems

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Job description

Junior Cost Accountant job vacancy in Stellenbosch.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate product masterfiles in Excel and the ERP system.
• Manage product costing and value chain calculations.
• Implement product price increases accurately and on time.
• Support the Sales team with value chain calculations and costing queries.
• Identify potential cost-saving opportunities, including transport and freight.
• Assist with foreign creditor claims and reconciliations.
• Coordinate and submit ESG data and reports across multiple countries.
• Assist with year-end audit queries relating to product costing and masterfiles.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting.
• Maintain accurate records and paperless filing systems.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience with value chain calculations and/or product costing.
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple priorities across different jurisdictions.
• Hands-on, proactive and willing to work at a detailed operational level.