Junior Cost Accountant: Value Chain & Budgeting

Exceed HR and Recruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Exceed HR and Recruitment invites applications for a Junior Cost Accountant position in Stellenbosch. You will support costings, master data, and budgeting processes to enable accurate financial insight.

The role requires hands-on costing, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work across jurisdictions with a precise, detail-driven approach. You will collaborate with the Sales and Finance teams to drive value chain improvements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience with value chain calculations or product costing.
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple priorities across jurisdictions.
• Hands-on, proactive and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate product masterfiles in Excel and the ERP system.
• Manage product costing and value chain calculations.
• Implement price increases accurately and on time.
• Support Sales with value chain calculations and costing queries.
• Identify potential cost-saving opportunities, including transport and freight.
• Assist with foreign creditor claims and reconciliations.
• Coordinate ESG data and reports across multiple countries.
• Assist with year-end audit queries related to costing and masterfiles.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting.
• Maintain accurate records and paperless filing systems.

Skills

Cost accounting

Excel

ERP systems

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Job description

Exceed HR and Recruitment invites applications for a Junior Cost Accountant position in Stellenbosch. You will support costings, master data, and budgeting processes to enable accurate financial insight.

The role requires hands-on costing, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work across jurisdictions with a precise, detail-driven approach. You will collaborate with the Sales and Finance teams to drive value chain improvements.