Cost and Management Accountant

University of Fort Hare; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic and growing company in Somerset West is seeking a skilled Cost and Management Accountant with advanced Excel skills and a solid grasp of stock control. The successful candidate will manage costing functions, prepare reports, and contribute to strategic decisions. Must currently reside in the Western Cape. This role offers an opportunity to enhance internal controls and accuracy within the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cost and management accounting with a focus on stock control/warehouse.
• Must currently reside in the Western Cape.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control costing and management accounting functions.
• Oversee and monitor stock control processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare detailed cost reports, budgets, and variance analyses.
• Support management with financial insights for strategic decision-making.
• Maintain and improve costing systems and internal controls.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Cost and Management

Tools

Pastel Evolution

Job description

Are you a detail-driven Cost and Management Accountant with a passion for accuracy and efficiency? Our client, a dynamic and growing company with a national footprint, is seeking an experienced professional to join their team based in Somerset West

Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Cost and Management
• Proven experience in cost and management accounting with a focus on stock control / warehouse
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas, analysis tools).
• Experience with Pastel Evolution will be highly advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Must currently reside in the Western Cape.

Duties will include, but not limited to:

• Manage and control costing and management accounting functions.
• Oversee and monitor stock control processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare detailed cost reports, budgets, and variance analyses.
• Support management with financial insights for strategic decision-making.
• Maintain and improve costing systems and internal controls.

Only candidates currently residing in the Western Cape will be considered.