Cost Accountant
Adcock Ingram · Gauteng
Posted 27 October 2026
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Costing & Standard Cost Maintenance
- Ensure accurate and complete Bills of Materials (BOMs) for all manufactured products
- Maintain and update BOMs and standard costs
- Ensure all material components have accurate standard costs
- Review and update standard costs according to the annual costing calendar
Cost Analysis & Reporting
- Analyse, investigate, and report on production cost variances
- Report actual production costs versus standard costs
- Compile costing packs for new product development
- Perform post-season reviews and compile detailed reports
Production & Inventory Support
- Ensure all production costs are accurately accounted for
- Support and assist production departments on cost-related queries
- Assist with inventory-related ad hoc transactions
- Assist with reconciliation of inventory balance sheet accounts
- Assist with goods-in-transit reporting for monthly journals
Financial Controls & Reconciliations
- Maintain accurate and timeous reconciliations
- Implement and oversee control systems to ensure effective shop-floor administration
- Ensure standard costs in company systems are always up to date
- Assist with annual budget preparation and uploads
Ad Hoc & Administrative Duties
- Resolve and follow up on all cost-related queries
- Perform special costing projects as required
- Complete ad-hoc tasks assigned by management
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Cost Accounting, Finance, or related field (essential) or
- Professional certification (CIMA, SAICA, ACCA)
- 3–5 years' full cost accounting experience
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment (essential)
- Strong understanding of standard costing, BOM management, and cost control
- Advanced Excel skills (minimum 3 years)
- Experience working with ERP systems
- Strong analytical and investigative skills
- High numerical accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams
- Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines