Cost and Management Accountant

Network Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment is seeking an experienced Cost & Management Accountant for the manufacturing sector. The role focuses on product costing, standard costing, variance analysis and cost control, partnered with production and operations to convert financial data into practical insights.

The ideal candidate will have a BCom in Accounting/Management/Cost Accounting and hands-on budgeting, forecasting, management accounts and financial reporting experience, with advanced Excel and ERP exposure.

Qualifications

• BCom degree in Accounting/Management/Cost Accounting required.
• Hands-on experience as Cost/Management Accountant in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong exposure to product costing, standard costing, variance analysis and cost control.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, management accounts and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP/system exposure.
• Commercial finance partner to production, operations and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with production and operations to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and preparation of management accounts and reports.
• Conduct product costing, standard costing and variance analysis to drive cost control.

Skills

Product costing

Variance analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management reporting

Education

BCom degree in Accounting/Management/Cost Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

I’m currently looking to connect with experienced Cost & Management Accountants within the manufacturing industry who are ready to explore their next career move.

I’m interested in finance professionals who have strong exposure to product costing, cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting, and who enjoy working closely with operational teams to turn financial information into meaningful business insights.

What I’m Looking For

• A relevant BCom degree in Accounting, Management Accounting or Cost Accounting.
• Solid experience as a Cost and/or Management Accountant within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands‑on exposure to product costing, standard costing, variance analysis and cost control.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, management accounts and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong ERP/system exposure.
• A commercially minded finance professional who can partner effectively with production, operations and senior management.

If you're a Cost & Management Accountant looking for your next opportunity within the manufacturing space, I’d like to connect with you and discuss what could be next in your career.

If you have not received any feedback within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be retained on our database for consideration for other suitable roles or positions.

For more information, contact:

Onkutlwile Mositi
Researcher: Finance & Supply Chain
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Connect with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/onkutlwile-mositi-a9531a204