Cost and Management Accountant

Network Finance; Thabazimbi; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance seeks a seasoned cost accountant to lead plant cost accounting and BOM/WIP management. You will analyse production costs, variances, and performance, and provide financial insights to drive operational decisions. The role requires a BComm and extensive cost accounting experience in manufacturing.

Join a dynamic plant finance team, focus on budgets, forecasts, and monthly close, while identifying cost-saving opportunities and maintaining strong financial controls.

Qualifications

• BCom(n) in accounting or equivalent is required.
• Strong foundation in cost & management accounting and financial analysis.
• Experience in a manufacturing/plant environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage plant cost and management accounting.
• Analyze production costs, variances and performance.
• Manage BOM costing and WIP.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and financial reports.
• Provide financial insights to support operational decisions.
• Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities.
• Support month-end reporting and financial controls.

Skills

Cost & Management Accounting

Excel & Financial Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Education

BComm Degree

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• BComm Degree
• 5+ years’ relevant experience
• Cost & Management Accounting experience
• Previous plant/manufacturing experience
• Strong knowledge of BOM costing and WIP
• Strong Excel and financial analysis skills

Key Responsibilities

• Manage plant cost and management accounting
• Analyse production costs, variances and performance
• Manage BOM costing and WIP
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and financial reports
• Provide financial insights to support operational decisions
• Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities
• Support month-end reporting and financial controls

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong cost and management accounting expertise
• Commercial and analytical mindset
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong stakeholder management
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced plant environment