Operations

Cost Accountant

The Recruitment People·Primrose, south-africa·Default
Operationsentry-levelDefault
-Closes Oct 28, 2026

Precision driven. Quality delivered.Join a leading manufacturing company where your expertise is recognised, your growth is supported, and your contribution drives success. don’t wait, apply today!The responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

End-to-end costing

Monthly management accounts

Bills of Materials

BCom Accounting or related degree

3 years experience in a similar role

Experience in a manufacturing environment

Experience with costing and inventory

Experience with management accounts

ERP system experience

Desired Skills:

cost accountant

manufacturing

costing

inventory

management accounts

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At a glance

Company

The Recruitment People

Location

Primrose, south-africa

Employment

Default

Experience

entry-level

Valid until

October 28, 2026

Created

October 17, 2026

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