Junior Cost Accountant

ExecutivePlacements.com - The JOB Portal; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A fruit export company in Paarl is seeking a Junior Cost Accountant to support financial operations. The role involves cost calculations, reporting, and day-to-day finance functions, directly reporting to the Finance Director. Candidates should have a BCom degree in Management Accounting or Financial Management and possess strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• BCom degree in Management Accounting or Financial Management.
• Completed articles / professional registration advantageous.
• Previous relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cost calculations and system maintenance.
• Perform actual cost analysis and reporting.
• Compile producer prices and royalty reports.

Skills

Analytical aptitude

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

BCom degree in Management Accounting or Financial Management

Tools

MS Office

Sage

Job description

Junior Cost Accountant

Recruiter:

Joubert and Associates

Job Ref:

3015306364

Date posted:

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Location:

Paarl, South Africa

SUMMARY:

POSITION INFO:

(Stems Fruit is a fruit export company that specializes in the marketing of Stone Fruit.)

We are looking for a Junior Cost Accountant to support our financial and operational teams with costing, reporting, and day-to-day finance functions. The Junior Cost Accountant will report directly to the Finance Director of the company.

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Assist with accurate pre-season standard cost calculations and costing system maintenance
• Perform weekly and monthly actual cost analysis and reporting
• Compile producer prices, royalty reports, and dynamic reporting for stakeholders
• Maintain cost accounting data on DiPAR and other internal platforms
• Assist with the cashflow management
• Assist with Forex matters (calculations, communication with bank etc.)
• Assist with bank administration
  
  

Requirements:

• BCom degree in Management Accounting or Financial Management
• Completed articles / professional registration will be advantageous
• Previous relevant experience will be advantageous
• Professional knowledge of management accounting and costings
• Computer literacy (MS Office; Sage)
• Analytical aptitude (logical interpretation of data and systematic problem solving)
• Attention to detail
• Very good language skills (English and Afrikaans)
• Adaptability and ability to manage change