Cost and Management Accountant

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Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Cost and Management Accountant for a role in Killarney Gardens, Cape Town. This position requires strong analytical skills and experience in product costing and inventory control. Responsibilities include leading inventory management, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with financial processes. The ideal candidate has at least 2-5 years of relevant experience and a B.Com degree in Accounting. This is an excellent opportunity for financial professionals looking to make a significant impact in the manufacturing industry.

Qualifications

Minimum of 2-5 years progressive financial experience in a 'Cost & Management Accountant' role.
Proven knowledge and experience with product costings, price negotiation, planning and execution.
Excellent analytical skills and strong interpersonal skills.
Advanced Microsoft Office; Syspro experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate inventory control and physical counts.
Conduct profitability analysis with cross-functional teams to improve margins.
Ensure compliance with all internal and external financial processes.
Refine Cost Management System to reduce variability and improve quality.
Ensure timely financial reporting (weekly, monthly, year end).
Assist with forecasting and budgeting processes.
Ensure compliance with internal/external financial processes.
Support audits and track KPI & project improvements weekly and monthly.
Maintain ERP system integrity and related IT systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Syspro

Education

B.Com specializing in Accounting or Cost & Management Accounting or Financial Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Syspro

Job description

Career Opportunity: Cost and Management Accountant

Location: Killarney Gardens, Cape Town
Industry: Manufacturing (Food Manufacturing Preference)
Salary: Highly Competitive Market-Related CTC Package
Closing Date: 13 November 2025

Are you a deadline-driven financial professional with proven experience in product costings and inventory control, seeking a challenging role in a fast-moving manufacturing environment?

Our client, a leading entity in the manufacturing sector (with a preference for food manufacturing experience), is looking for a skilled Cost and Management Accountant to join their team in Killarney Gardens, Cape Town. This role is crucial for driving continuous financial improvement and maintaining robust cost management systems.

This position requires a candidate with strong analytical skills and the capacity to convert requirements into achievable outputs while collaborating across sites to improve processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Control & Inventory Management

Inventory Control: Lead and coordinate inventory control, physical counts, investigate variances, and resolve issues daily/weekly.
Profitability Analysis: Conduct analysis on profitability with cross-function teams to improve margin and reduce costs.
System Leadership: Lead the integrated financial management and cost management systems.
System Maintenance: Ensure the Cost Management System (CMS) is continuously refined and improved to reduce variability and enhance product and service quality.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

Reporting: Ensure timely and effective supply of accurate and clear financial reporting (weekly, monthly & year end) as required.
Forecasting & Budgeting: Play an integrated part for half-year forecasts and yearly budgets.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with all internal and external financial processes and related good practice strategies.
Audit Support: Interact with internal & external auditors.
KPI & Projects: Track and report KPI’s and other Profit Improvement Projects on a weekly & monthly basis to the senior team.
System Integrity: Ensure ERP system integrity is maintained, including other IT systems (scanning, T&A & hardware).

Minimum Requirements:

Educational requirements: Minimum of a B.Com specialising in Accounting or Cost & Management Accounting or Financial Management.
Experience: Minimum of 2-5 years progressive financial experience, with the most recent experience in a "Cost & Management Accountant" role.
Knowledge: Proven knowledge and experience with product costings, price negotiation, planning and execution.
Software: Minimum advanced level user of Microsoft Office – experience and Syspro working knowledge will be a plus.
Attributes: Excellent analytical skills, strong interpersonal skills/team player, and the ability to deal with problems to ultimately identify, implement, and monitor sustainable solutions.

How to Apply:

If you are a driven Cost and Management Accountant ready for a high-impact role in Killarney Gardens, Cape Town: