Senior Cost Accountant

Network Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a Cost Accountant with 7-10 years of experience in manufacturing. The role oversees the full cost accounting function, focusing on product costing, inventory valuation and variance analysis.

You will partner with Operations, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning while driving cost-reduction initiatives and process improvements.

Qualifications

• CIMA or similar accounting qualification
• 7 - 10 years' relevant experience
• Proven Cost Accounting experience within manufacturing – essential
• Strong experience in costing, inventory and variance analysis
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and FP&A
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and business partnering abilities

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full Cost Accounting function
• Manage product costing, inventory valuation and manufacturing variances
• Analyse costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability
• Develop and maintain product cost models
• Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and other key teams
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
• Prepare management reports and provide insights on cost and operational performance
• Drive continuous improvement across costing, reporting and financial processes
• Support strategic financial analysis and cost-reduction initiatives

Skills

Cost accounting

Costing

Manufacturing

Inventory valuation

Variance analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

FP&A

Data analysis

Business partnering

Stakeholder management

Communication

Process improvement

Automation

Attention to detail

Independent work

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• CIMA or similar accounting qualification
• 7 - 10 years' relevant experience
• Proven Cost Accounting experience within manufacturing – essential
• Strong experience in costing, inventory and variance analysis
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and FP&A
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and business partnering abilities

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full Cost Accounting function
• Manage product costing, inventory valuation and manufacturing variances
• Analyse costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability
• Develop and maintain product cost models
• Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and other key teams
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
• Prepare management reports and provide insights on cost and operational performance
• Drive continuous improvement across costing, reporting and financial processes
• Support strategic financial analysis and cost-reduction initiatives

Key Skills & Capabilities

• Inventory Valuation & Reconciliations
• Manufacturing Variance Analysis
• Budgeting, Forecasting & FP&A
• Financial Modelling & Management Reporting
• Financial & Data Analysis
• Commercial & Operational Acumen
• Process Improvement & Automation
• Strong Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
• Financial Business Partnering
• Stakeholder Management & Communication
• High Attention to Detail & Accuracy
• Ability to Work Independently & Meet Deadlines