Cost Accountant

Communicate Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to manage the full costing function in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will drive financial insights and support operational efficiency. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of relevant experience, a National Diploma or Degree in Management Accounting, and strong skills in MS Excel. This contract position is based in the City of Cape Town.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric required.
• Minimum 3-5 years' relevant experience in costing or management accounting.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control the overtime tracking sheet.
• Process and reconcile Turner invoices.
• Perform month-end WIP transactions on SAP.
• Prepare weekly finance presentations and monthly management reports.

Skills

Strong computer literacy, especially MS Excel

Excellent numerical skills

High attention to detail

Strong problem-solving abilities

Excellent time management

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Management Accounting, Auditing, Cost Accounting, or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE: Cost Accountant (Contract - Duration of 2025)

LOCATION: City of Cape Town, Western Cape

Brief Description:

Step into a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment where your attention to detail and passion for numbers will make a real impact. We're looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to manage the full costing function, drive financial insights, and support operational efficiency.

If you thrive on structure, love working with numbers, and can balance day-to-day accuracy with strategic input - this is your opportunity to join a company that values precision and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and control the overtime tracking sheet and ensure the overtime process is followed
• Process and reconcile Turner invoices
• Assist the reconciliations of sundry vendor statements to ensure timely payments
• Perform month-end WIP transactions on SAP
• Analyse production orders and purchase price variances
• Manage duty and freight clearing processes monthly
• Prepare ad post month-end journals
• Prepare weekly finance presentations and monthly management reports
• Compile monthly operations meeting presentations
• Assist with weekly forecast preparation and review with the Finance Manager
• Load budgets and activity rats annually
• Conduct and verify stock adjustments (fabrics, sundries, and DC)
• Maintain and manage costing files and load standard costs for materials
• Prepare and facilitate regular stock takes
• Complete and submit STASTSA templates
• Capture daily payroll data (gumsheets)
• Provide ad-hoc support to the Finance team as required

Education & Qualification

• Grade 12 / Matric (required)
• National Diploma or Degree in Management Accounting, Auditing, Cost Accounting, or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years' relevant experience in a similar costing or management accounting role
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred

Functional Competencies

• Strong computer literacy, especially MS Excel (Intermediate)
• Excellent numerical skills and analytical thinking
• High attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills

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