Cost & Management Accountant — Drive Manufacturing Profitability

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 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.