Cost Accountant (Fixed Term Contract)

Job Title: Cost Accountant Start Date: 2026-07-21 - 2026-08-20 Vacancy Type: Fixed Term Contract NCM003240 Sectors: Finance Non CA(SA) Location: Gauteng , Johannesburg West Salary: R 30000 - R 35000 Monthly Basic Salary Brief: Are you a technically strong Cost Accountant with a passion for manufacturing finance, standard costing and inventory control? I am looking for you.... Detail: Company and Job Description Our client is a reputable manufacturing organisation committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and delivering quality products to the market. They are seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to take ownership of Work-in-Progress (WIP), Bills of Quantities (BOQs), standard costing, inventory control, and production cost reporting within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Working closely with Finance, Procurement and Production, you will play a critical role in maintaining accurate costing structures, monitoring inventory movements, analysing production variances, and ensuring the integrity of financial information. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Cost Accountant to join a stable organisation where you can make a meaningful contribution while further developing your manufacturing finance expertise. Key Responsibilities Manage and reconcile Work-in-Progress (WIP), ensuring accurate cost allocation and investigating production variances. Prepare monthly cost reports, variance analysis, budgeting support, and assist with month-end and year-end financial reporting. Review, maintain and validate Bills of Quantities (BOQs), standard costing models, and pricing structures within Syspro. Monitor inventory movements, stock reconciliations, cycle counts, and stock accuracy across the business. Partner with Procurement, Sales and Production to develop accurate costing and pricing models. Maintain strong internal controls over costing, inventory, and financial processes while ensuring Syspro data integrity. Job Experience and Skills Required Education Diploma or Degree in Finance, Accounting or Cost Management. Experience Minimum 3–5 years' Cost Accounting experience within a manufacturing environment. Proven experience managing Work-in-Progress (WIP), Bills of Quantities (BOQs), inventory control and standard costing. Hands-on experience with Syspro ERP is essential. Experience with production costing, variance analysis and financial reporting. Skills Advanced Microsoft Excel. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent attention to detail and commercial acumen. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet strict reporting deadlines. Apply now! For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: www.networkcontracting.co.za If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles/positions. For more information contact: Riah Mthimunye Researcher – Finance show more... For more information please contact: Riah Mthimunye Apply