COST ACCOUNTANT AND BI ANALYST - WESTERN CAPE

Professional Career Services; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a skilled Cost Accountant to support manufacturing cost management and BI development. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in a relevant field, CIMA qualification, and 3-5 years of experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing/FMCG environment. This role offers a competitive salary of R700,000 - R900,000 CTC and benefits including a provident fund and performance bonus.

Benefits

Provident Fund

Petrol card

Travel expenses

Performance bonus

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing/FMCG environment.
• 2+ years' experience in BI development, preferably with Qlik Sense.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain standard costing for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Design and implement interactive dashboards using Qlik Sense.
• Support NPD with product costings and margin analysis.

Skills

Cost accounting experience

Business Intelligence development

SQL proficiency

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cost & Management Accounting, Financial Management, or Data Analytics

CIMA qualification

Tools

Qlik Sense

SYSPRO

PowerBI

Cloud platforms (e.g., Azure)

Job description

Job Description

Cost Accounting

• Implement and maintain standard costing for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Perform full absorption costing and update cost recovery rates.
• Support NPD with product costings and margin analysis.
• Manage inventory accuracy, valuation, and reporting.
• Maintain and validate BOMs and monitor waste control.
• Prepare manufacturing cost reports and support month‑end processes.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and CAPEX project costing.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles and internal controls.

Business Intelligence

• Design and implement interactive dashboards using Qlik Sense.
• Develop ETL (Extract, transform, and load) scripts and data models from multiple sources.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define KPIs and reporting needs.
• Maintain and optimize BI applications for performance and scalability.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity through validation and governance.
• Provide BI support and training to end‑users.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cost & Management Accounting, Financial Management, Data Analytics, or related field.
• CIMA qualification.

Skills

• 3-5 years' experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing/FMCG environment.
• 2+ years' experience in BI development, preferably with Qlik Sense.
• Experience with SQL, cloud platforms (e.g., Azure), and CRM tools beneficial.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel between sites.
• Strong analytical, detail‑oriented, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems (SYSPRO advantageous), and BI tools (Qlik Sense and PowerBI advantageous).
• Knowledge of data warehousing, integration, and governance.
• Collaborative team player with a passion for continuous improvement.

Salary/Package

R700 000 - R900 000 CTC (Experience & Qualification dependent)

Benefits

• Provident Fund
• Petrol card
• Travel expenses
• Performance bonus

Job Post Expiration

2025-12-03