Junior Cost Accounting

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

Job Title : Junior Cost Accountant (Graduate Opportunity)

Location : Pretoria East

Industry : Production & Manufacturing

Start Date : January 2026

Job Overview :

A leading manufacturing company is seeking top graduates from the BCom Financial Accountancy (SAIPA) Class of 2025 for a junior cost accountant position. This role offers a unique opportunity to start a career in cost and management accounting, contributing to operational and financial decision-making in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assist with product and customer costings to support accurate pricing decisions.
• Analyse material usage, variances, and waste to improve operational efficiency.
• Review and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and standard costs.
• Gain practical experience in inventory valuation and landed cost calculations.
• Support profitability and margin analysis for management decision-making.
• Collaborate on financial reports, modelling, and performance insights.
• Develop a broad understanding of finance functions through exposure to the full finance team.

Requirements :

• BCom Financial Accountancy degree, completing in 2025 (available to start January 2026).
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a dynamic production environment.
• Proficient in Excel ; experience with MS Dynamics 365 Business Central is advantageous.