Cost Accountant

Af Consulting; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Western Cape is seeking a meticulous Cost Accountant to manage product costing and provide valuable insights for efficient business operations. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in cost and management accounting, excellent Excel skills, and the ability to communicate in Afrikaans and English. This role offers the chance to influence cost efficiency and profitability directly.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in cost and management accounting, including analysis and reporting.
• BCom degree or equivalent preferred; progress towards a CIMA qualification advantageous.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and BOM.

Responsibilities

• Manage product costing and tooling inventory reporting.
• Prepare cost estimates and quotes for new products.
• Update Bills of Materials (BOMs) as required.

Skills

Cost analysis

Management accounting

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Communication skills

Education

BCom degree or equivalent

Tools

Business intelligence software

Job description

Role: Cost Accountant

Location: Western Cape, Franschoek

Salary: TBD

Responsibilities

• Manage product costing and tooling inventory reporting, ensuring accuracy and analysing variances.
• Prepare cost estimates and quotes for new products, customers, and product changes.
• Update Bills of Materials (BOMs) as required.
• Assist with stock counts, reconciliations, and maintaining accurate costing records.
• Load cost estimates / quotes into relevant systems and manage inventory and product records.
• Provide reliable audit information when needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 23 years experience in cost and management accounting, including analysis and reporting.
• BCom degree or equivalent preferred; progress towards a CIMA qualification advantageous.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and BOM. Experience with business intelligence software is a plus.
• FMCG or production environment experience is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills in both Afrikaans and English.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work with precision under pressure.

Why this role matters

You wont just be crunching numbers, youll be providing valuable insights that help the business run efficiently and make informed decisions. Your work will directly influence cost efficiency and profitability.

If youre a meticulous professional who enjoys collaboration and takes pride in accuracy, this could be your perfect next role.