Strategic Cost Accountant — Inventory & GP Analytics

Boardroom Appointments; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Cost Accountant in South Africa. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost accounting, advanced Excel proficiency, and experience with Syspro ERP. Responsibilities include updating standard costs, product costing, and preparing cost variance reports. This role is critical for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with legislation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of cost accounting/finance experience or 5+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of ODBC queries and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Update standard costs and costing models.
• Reconcile inventory accounts and assist with product pricing.
• Prepare monthly cost variance reports.

Skills

Cost accounting experience

Advanced Excel skills

Syspro ERP Knowledge

ODBC Queries

Education

ND Cost & Management Accounting / B Com Accounting / CIMA

Tools

Syspro ERP

Translution Scanning solution

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Cost Accountant in South Africa. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost accounting, advanced Excel proficiency, and experience with Syspro ERP. Responsibilities include updating standard costs, product costing, and preparing cost variance reports. This role is critical for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with legislation.