Financial Services

Cost And Management Accountant

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd·Western Cape, south-africa·Full Time·Onsite
Financial ServicesFull TimeOnsite
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  • A well-established leader in multifaceted commercial farming based in Oudtshoorn is seeking a Cost and Management Accountant to be responsible for financial management, cost control, performance analysis, and the provision of strategic support to the Finance, IT, and Human Resources functions within the organisation. This role plays a key part in driving accurate costing, budgeting, reporting, and process improvements to support operational efficiency and informed decision-making.

Minimum requirements for the role:

  • Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Minimum 3 - 5 years' relevant experience in cost and/or management accounting
  • Must have a strong understanding of costing methodologies, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
  • Proven experience working with ERP systems (e.g., Business Central, SAP, or similar)
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel (Including Formulas, PivotTables, and Power Query)
  • Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience with the ability to manage and develop team members
  • Excellent organisational, time management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to meet deadlines
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with high levels of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Preparing, analysing, and reporting on product costing, budgets, forecasts, and overall financial performance.
  • Conducting detailed variance analysis and providing actionable insights to support management decision-making.
  • Supporting month-end and year-end financial processes, including reconciliations and accurate reporting.
  • Maintaining and enhancing financial systems, costing models, and ERP processes.
  • Supervising, mentoring, and managing the finance and administrative team members to ensure high performance and accountability.
  • Allocating tasks, monitoring workloads, and supporting the training and development of team members.
  • Liaising with external IT service providers to ensure system integrity, security, and continuous improvement.
  • Assisting with payroll administration, employee records, and HR compliance requirements.
  • Monitoring and managing fixed assets, inventory, and stock control systems.
  • Identifying opportunities for process improvements across Finance, IT, and HR functions.

Key skills

Bachelors
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At a glance

Company

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

Location

Western Cape, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

November 4, 2026

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