Our client a leading manufacturer in Boksburg Johannesburg is looking for an experience Cost Accountant with a CIMA, CIMA is essential. You will take ownership of product costing, inventory valuation, manufacturing cost analysis and related financial controls. The Cost Accountant is accountable for accurate standard costing, BOM integrity, stock-related reconciliations, monthly variance reporting and decision-support analysis that improves profitability, pricing discipline and manufacturing performance.
Salary Negotiable - This is an EE position
Min Qualifications & Experience
CIMA qualification (required)
Minimum 5 years cost accounting experience in manufacturing of products
BCom Accounting, Cost & Management Accounting, or Finance (preferred)
Standard costing and BOM management
Inventory valuation and cycle count procedures
Variance analysis (actual vs. standard)
ERP system expertise
Advanced Excel proficiency
Responsibilities
Finalize proposed standard cost changes and inventory provisions (subject to Head of Finance approval)
Coordinate and oversee inventory count processes
Maintain BOM, routing and costing master data in ERP system (within approved limits)
Identify and report risks/opportunities per Company ERMF policy
Report non-compliance with Business Management System policies
Be responsible for Standard Costing reporting to the Head of Finance
Maintain and update costing structures for materials, components, labor and overheads
Review Bills of Materials and routings to ensure ERP integrity
Monthly Reporting - Produce variance analysis, margin reports and stock reconciliations
Cost Analysis - Monitor material usage, labor recovery, overhead absorption and scrap variances
Inventory Control - Manage cycle counts, annual stock counts, obsolescence reviews and WIP reporting
Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work with Production, Procurement, Engineering and Finance on costing decisions