Cost Accountant

FROGG Recruitment

About the role

Overview

Cost Accountant Boksburg Johannesburg Gauteng

Our client a leading manufacturer in Boksburg Johannesburg is looking for an experience Cost Accountant with 5 years solid experience within a manufacturing industry - non negotiable

Completed CIMA is an advantage (Managerial Level MUST BE COMPLETED)

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

Min Qualifications & Experience

Minimum 5 years cost accounting experience in manufacturing or FMCG

BCom Accounting, Cost & Management Accounting, or Finance (preferred)

CIMA Qualification an added bonus

At least CIMA Management Level Completed.

Standard costing and BOM management

Inventory valuation and cycle count procedures

Variance analysis (actual vs. standard)

ERP system expertise

Advanced Excel proficiency

Responsibilities

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

Cost Improvement – Identify inefficiencies, waste and pricing anomalies; recommend corrective actions

Audit Support -Prepare schedules, reconciliations and control evidence for internal/external audits

Budget Support – Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting using cost drivers and assumptions

Authority to finalize proposed standard cost changes, stock provisions, and inventory.

Authority to coordinate inventory count possesses and instruct staff

FROGG Recruitment

Job Nature

Full Time

Educational Requirements

Relevant Degree and a Completed CIMA or Atleast Cima Managerial Level Completed

Experience Requirements

5 years

Job Location

Boksburg, Gauteng, South Africa, 1459

Salary

Negotiable

Job Level

Mid-Level

Published 2026/10/11 · Reference jd-e1de9c743e9880e2ad1a57c95c9f06f0