Cost Accountant (Permanent)
Smithgarb · Gauteng , Pretoria West · R 700 000 - R 800 000 Annually Cost To Company
Posted 20 July 2026
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Start free — we apply for you →Job Title: Cost Accountant Start Date: 2026-07-20 - 2026-08-03 Vacancy Type: Permanent JHB008062 Sectors: Finance Location: Gauteng , Pretoria West Salary: R 700 000 - R 800 000 Annually Cost To Company Brief: Cost Accountant – Manufacturing 📍 Pretoria West, Gauteng 💼 Permanent A well-established manufacturing company in Pretoria West is looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to take ownership of production costing, inventory valuation, and financial reporting within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Detail: Minimum requirements: BCom Accounting / Cost & Management Accounting CIMA highly advantageous 5+ years’ Cost Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment Proven experience with: Production costing / cost per ton Inventory valuation (WAC / standard costing) BOM structures & yield/process costing Variance analysis ERP systems experience (Sage X3 / SAP or similar) Advanced Excel Key responsibilities: Manage production costing and costing models Inventory valuation and stock reconciliations Analyse variances and identify inefficiencies Maintain BOMs, routings and costing structures on ERP Prepare production and cost reports Support stock control, working capital and audit requirements Key competencies: Strong analytical ability High attention to detail Problem-solving mindset Ability to work closely with operations and finance teams ⚠️ Please note: Previous manufacturing costing experience is essential for this role. 📩 Apply online if you meet the above requirements. show more... For more information please contact: Juliet Auret Apply