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Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant

Dananda TalentJohannesburg, South Africa
16 days ago
Job description

🎓 Minimum Qualifications

  • Grade 12 (Matric)
  • Diploma or B.Com degree in Accounting, Cost Management, or equivalent
  • Completion of SAICA / SAIPA articles (non-negotiable)
  • Solid working knowledge of IFRS

💼 Experience & Skills

  • 5+ years experience in a manufacturing environment , preferably in remanufacturing of automotive components (e.g. engines, gearboxes, axles, starters, alternators, brake systems, fuel pumps, injectors, tyres, upholstery)
  • 23 years experience managing a finance team
  • Strong understanding of costing, production processes, and project management
  • Proven ability to compile financial statements, budgets, and bills of materials (BOM) in collaboration with production and stores
  • Advanced presentation skills for executive and board-level reporting
  • Proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools
  • 🧩 Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a small finance team within the factory environment
  • Oversee cost accounting processes, ensuring accurate allocation and reporting
  • Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and budgets to executives
  • Develop and maintain BOMs for automotive products in partnership with production and inventory teams
  • Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal financial controls
  • Support strategic decision-making through cost analysis and forecasting
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