Junior Cost Accountant - Graduate Path in Manufacturing

Pro-Match Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking graduates for a Junior Cost Accountant position in Pretoria East, starting January 2026. The role involves cost analysis, inventory valuation, and support for financial decision-making in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates are BCom Financial Accountancy graduates from the Class of 2025 with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in the finance team.

Qualifications

• Completing BCom Financial Accountancy degree in 2025, available to start January 2026.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail required.
• Proficient in Excel and eager to learn in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with product and customer costings.
• Analyse material usage and variances.
• Review and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Gain practical experience in inventory valuation.
• Support profitability and margin analysis.
• Collaborate on financial reports and insights.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Eagerness to learn

Education

BCom Financial Accountancy degree

Tools

Excel

MS Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

A leading manufacturing company is seeking graduates for a Junior Cost Accountant position in Pretoria East, starting January 2026. The role involves cost analysis, inventory valuation, and support for financial decision-making in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates are BCom Financial Accountancy graduates from the Class of 2025 with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in the finance team.