Cost Accountant: Drive Costing, Variance Analysis & Profitability

Network Recruitment; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment is seeking a Cost Accountant to join a dynamic organization in Midrand, Gauteng. You will provide accurate costing information and support strategic financial decisions.

Key responsibilities include variance analysis, budgeting support, and monthly costing reports, working closely with production, procurement and finance teams to drive profitability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting/Finance or related qualification.
• CIMA or studying towards CIMA advantageous.
• 25 years' experience in a Cost Accounting role.
• Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, production or a similar environment is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to work with large datasets.
• Experience with an ERP system will be advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and engage with operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain product and standard costing.
• Analyse cost variances and investigate key drivers.
• Perform cost and margin analysis across products and operations.
• Assist with budgets, forecasts and financial planning.
• Monitor manufacturing costs, overheads and production expenses.
• Prepare monthly costing and management reports.
• Assist with stock valuation and inventory reconciliations.
• Analyse production performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Work closely with production, procurement and finance teams.
• Provide financial insights to management to support profitability and operational decisions.
• Maintain accurate costing models and ensure financial data is reliable.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

BCom Accounting/Finance or related qualification

CIMA or studying towards CIMA

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Network Recruitment is seeking a Cost Accountant to join a dynamic organization in Midrand, Gauteng. You will provide accurate costing information and support strategic financial decisions.

Key responsibilities include variance analysis, budgeting support, and monthly costing reports, working closely with production, procurement and finance teams to drive profitability and efficiency.