Cost Accountant (Sandton)

Fempower; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Gauteng is seeking a highly skilled Cost Accountant to manage financial and cost accounting at the factory level. The ideal candidate will have experience in the manufacturing industry, particularly in automotive remanufacturing, and will be responsible for budgeting, financial reporting, and overseeing a small team. This role demands strong analytical skills and proficiency in costing systems and financial modeling.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing, preferably automotive remanufacturing.
• 2-3 years of people management experience.
• Strong proficiency in financial reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage financial statements, budgets, and costing models.
• Compile Bills of Materials (BOMs) in collaboration with production and stores.
• Present monthly management reports to executives.
• Supervise a small team and collaborate with cross-functional departments.

Skills

Financial and cost accounting

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Job/process costing

Financial modeling

Education

Diploma / B.Com Degree or equivalent

Tools

Embrace costing systems

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Cost Accountant to join a leading manufacturing firm specializing in the remanufacturing of automotive components. The ideal candidate will be responsible for financial and cost accounting at a factory level, including budgeting, financial reporting, and executive presentations. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and experience in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Diploma / B.Com Degree or equivalent (articles served preferred)
• 5+ years in manufacturing, preferably automotive remanufacturing
• 2-3 years of people management
• Proficiency in job / process costing and financial modeling

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage financial statements, budgets, and costing models
• Compile Bills of Materials (BOMs) in collaboration with production and stores
• Maintain accurate financial records and reconcile accounts (cashbook, petty cash, WIP)
• Present monthly management reports to executives
• Assist in VOMS forecasting, annual stock counts, and audit processes
• Implement and maintain costing systems (e.g., Embrace) and ISO 9001 : 2015 QMS requirements
• Supervise a small team (±2-3 people) and collaborate with cross-functional departments
• Ensure compliance with COID, Tax, VAT, and MIBCO regulations