Retail Cost Accountant: Drive Costing & Inventory Insight

Babylonstoren; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail business based in South Africa is seeking an exceptional Cost Accountant to manage all aspects of costing administration. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost and management accounting, with 3-5 years of experience. You should be proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with ERP systems. Outstanding interpersonal skills and fluency in Afrikaans and English are essential. This role involves product costing, inventory reporting, and collaborating across teams to ensure accuracy in financial records.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in cost and management accounting.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in a Retail, FMCG or E-commerce environment.

Responsibilities

• Product costing and tooling inventory reporting.
• Prepare cost estimates/quotes for new products.
• Update BOMs as necessary.
• Assist with stock counts.
• Load cost estimates/quotes into relevant systems.

Skills

Cost accounting

Management accounting

Microsoft Excel

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Fluent in Afrikaans

Fluent in English

Education

BCom degree or equivalent

Progress towards CIMA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Business intelligence software

Job description

A prominent retail business based in South Africa is seeking an exceptional Cost Accountant to manage all aspects of costing administration. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost and management accounting, with 3-5 years of experience. You should be proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with ERP systems. Outstanding interpersonal skills and fluency in Afrikaans and English are essential. This role involves product costing, inventory reporting, and collaborating across teams to ensure accuracy in financial records.