Cost Accountant (Sandton)

Fempower Personnel; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Sandton seeks a highly skilled Cost Accountant to manage financial and cost accounting at the factory level. Responsibilities include budgeting, financial reporting, and team supervision. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of manufacturing experience, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in costing systems. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on automotive component remanufacturing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing, preferably automotive remanufacturing.
• 2-3 years of people management experience.
• Proficiency in job/process costing and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage financial statements, budgets, and costing models.
• Compile BOMs in collaboration with production and stores.
• Maintain accurate financial records and reconcile accounts.
• Present monthly management reports to executives.
• Assist in forecasting and audit processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Analytical skills

Team management

Education

Diploma/B.Com Degree or equivalent

Tools

Embrace costing system

Job description

Overview

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