Junior Cost Accountant

Snatch | Accounting & Finance Headhunters; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Snatch | Accounting & Finance Headhunters in Stellenbosch seeks a Junior Cost Accountant to support manufacturing costings across the wine group's operations, from stock intake to pricing and margin analysis.

You will assist with stock accuracy, maintain costing records, process orders and supplier data, and collaborate with a dynamic finance team in a sustainability-focused, production-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Accounting
• Cost Accounting experience is beneficial
• Experience with Xero or other cloud-based accounting systems

Responsibilities

• Update ERP production orders to ensure accurate stock items, costing, and quantity records.
• Review stock counts across production facilities, analyse variances, and report inventory discrepancies.
• Compile and maintain a Costing Masterfile to compare supplier pricing and support procurement decisions.
• Analyse finished stock pricing and CoGS to ensure accurate price build-ups, margin calculations, and budget alignment.
• Create purchase orders, match invoices for bulk deliveries, and process Fairtrade documentation and quarterly reporting data.

Skills

Cost accounting

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Education

Degree/Diploma in Accounting

Tools

Xero

Job description

Manage costs for a global wine production and distribution group

Role Overview

A dynamic and growing player in the South African wine industry is seeking a Junior Cost Accountant to join their Stellenbosch-based finance team. This is an opportunity to join an industry leader known for its sustainable practices, gaining exposure to a diverse range of production environments from vineyard to customer.

Reporting to the Cost Accountant, you will be responsible for calculating accurate manufacturing costs to establish correct selling prices and gross margins. You will take ownership of stock intake accuracy, manage bulk inventory documentation, and assist with essential general accounting functions to support the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

• Update ERP production orders to ensure accurate stock items, costing, and quantity records.
• Review stock counts across production facilities, analyse variances, and report inventory discrepancies.
• Compile and maintain a Costing Masterfile to compare supplier pricing and support procurement decisions.
• Analyse finished stock pricing and CoGS to ensure accurate price build-ups, margin calculations, and budget alignment.
• Create purchase orders, match invoices for bulk deliveries, and process Fairtrade documentation and quarterly reporting data.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree/Diploma in Accounting
• Cost Accounting experience is beneficial
• Experience with Xero or other cloud-based accounting systems