Cost and Management Accountant

Senior plc; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Flexonics South Africa in Cape Town is seeking a detail-oriented Cost and Management Accountant to join the finance team. You will analyze costs, prepare budgets, and provide actionable insights to drive profitability and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in cost accounting in manufacturing, with strong Excel, IFRS/GAAP knowledge, and ERP experience (Syspro). This role requires accuracy, organization, and cross-department collaboration.

Qualifications

• BCom or Cost & Management Degree or equivalent with 3-5 years of professional experience in cost accounting.
• SAIPA or equivalent preferred.
• Strong cost accounting, variance analysis and budgeting knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills with pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Experience with Syspro ERP.
• Knowledge of IFRS and GAAP.
• Ability to present complex data to non-financial stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and time management.
• Proficiency in data visualization to communicate insights.
• Ability to identify cost optimization opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost and variance analyses to identify cost drivers.
• Prepare and monitor departmental budgets.
• Develop cost accounting models for decision making.
• Generate management reports and financial statements.
• Analyze operational efficiency and suggest cost improvements.
• Reconcile cost accounting records in the ERP system.
• Collaborate with department managers on cost control.
• Support process improvements and internal controls.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP and policies.
• Monthly selling price calculations and updates.

Skills

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Excel (Advanced)

IFRS/GAAP knowledge

Syspro

Financial modeling

Data visualization

Compliance

Communication

Education

BCom or Cost & Management Degree

SAIPA or equivalent preferred

Tools

Syspro

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Flexonics S outh Africa (based in Cape Town), a subsidiary of Senior Aeroflow Technologies, isa leading manufacturer specializing in high-technology, thin-gauge flexible stainless steel components for automotive, industrial, and energy markets. Based in South Africa, it supplies critical emission control, fluid conveyance, and heat management systems to global customers.

Job Description

We're looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Cost and Management Accountant to join our finance team in Cape Town, South Africa. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing costs, preparing budgets, and providing management with actionable financial insights to drive organizational efficiency and profitability. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, exceptional analytical abilities, and a commitment to accuracy in all financial matters.

• Perform comprehensive cost analysis and variance analysis to identify cost drivers and deviations from budgeted amounts
• Prepare, monitor, and update departmental and organizational budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
• Develop and maintain cost accounting models to support management decision-making and financial planning
• Generate detailed management accounting reports and financial statements for internal stakeholders
• Analyze operational efficiency and recommend cost optimization strategies to improve profitability
• Maintain and reconcile cost accounting records and ensure accuracy of financial data in accounting systems
• Collaborate with department managers to gather financial information and provide cost control recommendations
• Support the implementation and improvement of management accounting processes and internal controls
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and forecasting to support business planning initiatives
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and organizational financial policies
• Monthly selling price calculations and updating

Qualifications

• B Com or Cost & Management Degree or equivalent with 3-5 years of professional experience in cost accounting, management accounting, in a manufacturing environment
• SAIPA or equivalent preferred
• Strong proficiency in cost accounting principles, variance analysis, and budgeting methodologies
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modeling
• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems, Syspro preferable
• Sound knowledge of tax compliance, IFRS, GAAP
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data and present findings clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in data visualization tools and techniques to communicate financial insights effectively
• Knowledge of management accounting standards and best practices
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement efficiency enhancements
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across departments
• Proficiency in financial forecasting and scenario modeling

Additional Information

• Must be self motivated, systems orientated
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial reporting
• Flexible & reliable
• Team player
• High ethics / integrity
• Problem solving abilities and able to use initiative
• Systematic and logical thinker