Cost Accountant - Manufacturing (On-Site, Tembisa)

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Comprehensive medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng invites an experienced Cost Accountant to join our client’s manufacturing finance team in Tembisa. The role focuses on costing systems, variance analysis, and cost optimization to drive profitability and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost accounting within manufacturing, with ERP proficiency (SAP/Oracle) and advanced Excel skills. This in-office position offers stability and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Cost Accounting.
• Professional certification (e.g., CIMA, CMA) is a plus.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in cost accounting, preferably within the manufacturing sector.
• Solid understanding of cost accounting principles, inventory valuation methods, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain cost accounting systems and methodologies.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, including direct materials, direct labor, and overhead, to identify variances and areas for cost reduction.
• Prepare detailed cost reports, profitability analyses, and variance reports for management.
• Assist in the development of the annual budget and periodic forecasts related to production costs.
• Conduct standard cost setting and variance analysis, recommending adjustments as needed.
• Collaborate with the production and operations teams to understand cost drivers and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure the accuracy of inventory valuation and costing of goods sold.
• Support audits by providing cost-related data and explanations.
• Monitor and analyze KPIs related to cost efficiency.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of costing processes and systems.

Skills

Cost accounting principles

Variance analysis

Inventory valuation

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Advanced Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Cost Accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Placements24 in Gauteng invites an experienced Cost Accountant to join our client’s manufacturing finance team in Tembisa. The role focuses on costing systems, variance analysis, and cost optimization to drive profitability and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost accounting within manufacturing, with ERP proficiency (SAP/Oracle) and advanced Excel skills. This in-office position offers stability and growth opportunities.