Profit-Driven Cost Accountant | Manufacturing

Network Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town seeks a Cost Accountant to drive profitability by ensuring accurate costing, inventory control and robust financial reporting. You will partner with operations, production and finance to influence operational decisions.

The role requires a detail-oriented professional with 2+ years in cost accounting and manufacturing exposure to support budgeting, forecasting and cost-saving initiatives.

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 2 years' cost accountant experience.
• Manufacturing experience would be highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate product costings and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Analyse manufacturing costs, variances, and production efficiencies.
• Monitor inventory valuation and stock reconciliation processes.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Analyse margins, profitability, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Support monthly management reporting and financial reviews.

Skills

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Inventory control

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Manufacturing

Education

BCom Accounting or equivalent qualification

Tools

ERP software

Excel

Job description

Network Finance in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town seeks a Cost Accountant to drive profitability by ensuring accurate costing, inventory control and robust financial reporting. You will partner with operations, production and finance to influence operational decisions.

The role requires a detail-oriented professional with 2+ years in cost accounting and manufacturing exposure to support budgeting, forecasting and cost-saving initiatives.