Cost Accountant

Our client, based in Durbanville, is seeking an analytical and commercially minded Cost Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. Operating in a fast-paced production environment, this business offers a unique opportunity to work closely with operations and directly influence performance, profitability, and key investment decisions.

Purpose of the Role

You will bridge the gap between finance and operations by developing accurate costing models, analyzing performance, and identifying opportunities to drive efficiency and profitability. In this role, you will also collaborate closely with various department heads to ensure that budgets remain strictly on track.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and continuously improve product and service costing models.
• Analyze operational performance, cost drivers, profitability, and variances.
• Establish meaningful KPIs across production, maintenance, logistics, and asset utilization.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and comprehensive financial analysis.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support key operational efficiency initiatives.
• Assist with financial modeling, investment assessments, tax compliance, and audit requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• BCom in Management Accounting, BTech in Cost and Management Accounting, or active CIMA qualification.
• 3 to 5+ years of experience within a manufacturing, production, engineering, mining, or similar industrial environment.
• Solid post-qualification experience in a Cost Accountant or Management Accountant role.
• Strong expertise in product costing, cost analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• A proactive, investigative mindset with exceptional commercial acumen and the confidence to challenge existing processes.
• Proficiency in Afrikaans and reliable own transport.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and hands-on experience with ERP or accounting systems.

What’s in It for You?

• Work closely with operations and witness the direct impact of your financial analysis.
• Gain broad exposure across costing, commercial finance, taxation, and investment analysis.
• Play an active role in optimizing processes, enhancing efficiencies, and driving business performance.
• Accelerate your career development within a hands-on, growth-oriented industrial environment.

If you do not hear back from us within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.