Cost Accountant (Contract Duration of 2025)

Step into a dynamic fast-paced manufacturing environment where your attention to detail and passion for numbers will make a real impact. Were looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to manage the full costing function drive financial insights and support operational efficiency.

If you thrive on structure love working with numbers and can balance day-to-day accuracy with strategic input this is your opportunity to join a company that values precision and performance.

Manage and control the overtime tracking sheet and ensure the overtime process is followed

Process and reconcile Turner invoices

Assist with reconciliations of sundry vendor statements to ensure timely payments

Perform month-end WIP transactions on SAP

Analyse production orders and purchase price variances

Manage duty and freight clearing processes monthly

Prepare and post month-end journals

Prepare weekly finance presentations and monthly management reports

Compile monthly operations meeting presentations

Assist with weekly forecast preparation and review with the Finance Manager

Load budgets and activity rates annually

Conduct and verify stock adjustments (fabric sundries and DC)

Maintain and manage costing files and load standard costs for materials

Prepare and facilitate regular stock takes

Complete and submit STASTSA templates

Capture daily payroll data (gumsheets)

Provide ad-hoc support to the Finance team as required

Education & Qualification

Grade 12 / Matric (required)

National Diploma or Degree in Management Accounting Auditing Cost Accounting or equivalent

Experience :

Minimum 35 years relevant experience in a similar costing or management accounting role

Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred

Functional Competencies :

Strong computer literacy especially MS Excel (Intermediate)

Excellent numerical skills and analytical thinking

High attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Strong problem-solving abilities

Excellent time management and organisational skills

Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills

Contact Refiloe Mofokeng on quoting the Ref : CTF021566.

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Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1