Cost Accountnat (Permanent)

Job Title: Cost Accountnat Start Date: 2026-07-30 - 2026-08-28 Vacancy Type: Permanent KZN000848 Sectors: Financial Services Manufacturing Location: KwaZulu Natal , Pietermaritzburg Salary: (Market related, Negotiable) Brief: cost accountant|cost and management accountant COST ACCOUNTANT The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and analysing production costs, preparing cost reports, maintaining inventory controls, and providing financial insights to support business decision-making. This role requires a strong understanding of cost accounting principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work closely with operational teams to improve efficiency and profitability. If you are a motivated finance professional with a passion for accuracy and continuous improvement, this could be your ideal role! Detail: Qualification & Experience: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Cost & Management Accounting, or a related field. - 3–5 years' experience in cost accounting, management accounting, or financial analysis. - Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, engineering, or industrial environments preferred. - Experience with Syspro systems is an advantage. Professional Competencies: - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Attention to detail and accuracy. - Effective communication and presentation skills. - Ability to work independently and meet deadlines. - Strong organizational and time management skills. - Commercial and business acumen Job Description: - Maintain and update standard costing systems. - Maintain and update cost centre and work centre rates. - Monitor cost variances and investigate significant deviations. - Monitor BOM implosions. - Analyse manufacturing, operational, and capital expenditure costs against budget or project approvals. - Prepare departmental cost analyses. - Monitor and track Work in Progress, including long outstanding jobs and jobs not timeously closed. - Monitor cost card variances on closed jobs. Prepare weekly report for management. - Monitor inventory movements and stock valuations. - Conduct Inventory valuation assessments in accordance with financial policy - Review and audit Inventory counts performed by the warehouse for accuracy and compliance with financial policy. - Assist with ERP and financial system improvements show more... Apply