Job Title : Junior Cost Accountant (Graduate Opportunity)
Location : Pretoria East
Industry : Production & Manufacturing
Start Date : January 2026
Job Overview :
A leading manufacturing company is seeking top graduates from the BCom Financial Accountancy (SAIPA) Class of 2025 for a junior cost accountant position. This role offers a unique opportunity to start a career in cost and management accounting, contributing to operational and financial decision-making in a fast-paced production environment.
Key Responsibilities :
- Assist with product and customer costings to support accurate pricing decisions.
- Analyse material usage, variances, and waste to improve operational efficiency.
- Review and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and standard costs.
- Gain practical experience in inventory valuation and landed cost calculations.
- Support profitability and margin analysis for management decision-making.
- Collaborate on financial reports, modelling, and performance insights.
- Develop a broad understanding of finance functions through exposure to the full finance team.
Requirements :
BCom Financial Accountancy degree, completing in 2025 (available to start January 2026).Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.Eagerness to learn and grow in a dynamic production environment.Proficient in Excel ; experience with MS Dynamics 365 Business Central is advantageous.#J-18808-Ljbffr