COST ACCOUNTANT – FRUIT INDUSTRY – HEXRIVER VALLEY

Agricruitment Limited; Breede Valley Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in agriculture is seeking a Cost Accountant to manage accurate costing, perform cost analysis, and monitor inventory variances. The ideal candidate has a BCom degree, at least 2-3 years of experience in cost accounting, and excels in Microsoft Excel. This position is based in Breede Valley Local Municipality, Western Cape.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in cost accounting or similar role.
• Experience in the agriculture production environment will be advantageous.
• Completed SAICA/SAIPA articles will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate costing for farming and packing operations.
• Perform cost analysis and reporting for farming and packing operations.
• Monitor and analyse inventory variances and production inefficiencies.

Skills

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Fluent in English and Afrikaans

Excellent communication skills

Strong time management skills

Education

BCom Degree or Finance Qualification

Tools

ERP systems

BOM

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in cost accounting or similar role.
• Experience in the agriculture production environment will be advantageous.
• A BCom Degree or Finance Qualification. Completed SAICA/SAIPA articles will be advantageous
• A very high level of accuracy in all work-related matters
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans
• Own reliable transport
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with experience in ERP systems and BOM
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work and function with a diverse team and different departments
• The ability to multitask and have strong time management skills

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for accurate costing for farming and packing operations
• Perform cost analysis and reporting for farming and packing operations
• Monitor and analyse inventory variances, production inefficiencies and wastage
• Product costing and inventory reporting and maintenance
• Inventory management
• Collaborate with the production and finance teams to develop and implement cost control measures
• Support the budgeting process and financial planning
• Daily/Weekly reporting (Productivity)
• Assist with the roll-out and implementation of new systems
• Provide general support to the Financial Manager

Closing date: 11 November 2025

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Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 2 weeks.

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