Cost And Management Accountant / R320 000 / Booysens / Permanent / Full Time

The People Connection; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established family-owned manufacturing business in Johannesburg is seeking a finance professional to oversee financial reporting, manage product costing, and ensure regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has a degree in Finance, over 5 years of experience in cost accounting, and strong leadership skills. Proficiency in Pastel Partner and advanced Excel is required. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a valued team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years cost accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Proven team management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly financial reporting and performance analysis.
• Manage product costing and inventory valuation.
• Drive working capital efficiency and cash flow control.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and liaise with SARS.
• Implement internal controls and support audit processes.
• Authorize payments, salaries, and stock count adjustments.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.

Skills

Team management

Leadership skills

Advanced Excel

Proficient in Pastel Partner

Education

Degree in Finance / Management Accounting (NQF6)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Introduction

Join a well-established family-owned Manufacturing Business where your contributions and hard work is valued and recognised.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly financial reporting, performance analysis, and variance tracking
• Manage product costing, inventory valuation, and rebate accuracy
• Drive working capital efficiency and cash flow control
• Ensure regulatory compliance (VAT, PAYE, UIF) and liaise with SARS
• Implement internal controls and support audit processes
• Authorisation of payments, salaries, wages and stock count adjustments
• Development and implementation of financial policies, procedures, and internal controls

Requirements

• Degree in Finance / Management Accounting (NQF6)
• 5+ years cost accounting experience in manufacturing
• Proven team management and leadership skills
• Proficient in Pastel Partner, MS Office and advanced Excel