Job Description

Cost Accountant - Laduree South Africa

Location:

Cape Town (Multi-Site)

Job Type:

Full-Time

Department:

Finance

Reports to:

Finance Manager

About the Role

INVNT Group is seeking an experienced

Cost Accountant

to support our Laduree South Africa division. This role oversees cost control, stock management, and financial reporting across multiple Laduree sites, including tearooms, coffee shops, karts, and the production laboratory.

The ideal candidate will act as the financial custodian of store-level operations, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and efficiency across all cost-related processes. You will work closely with operations, procurement, and culinary teams to drive profitability and maintain world-class standards for this luxury brand.

Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting

Monitor and consolidate daily sales, expenses, and cash-up reports from all Laduree locations. Ensure accuracy of daily figures and reconciliations. Resolve reporting discrepancies with store managers promptly.

Stock & Inventory Management

Oversee all stock movement in and out of stores and the laboratory. Track wastage, shrinkage, and stock variances according to company procedures. Partner with procurement and operations to ensure correct cost allocation and stock efficiency.

Auditing & Compliance

Conduct regular financial and stock audits across all sites. Ensure adherence to accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies. Flag risks, irregularities, or non-compliance to senior management.

Menu Costing & Profitability

Maintain and update recipe costing and menu pricing. Analyse product profitability and margins across the Laduree offering. Adjust costing models based on ingredient costs, imports, or currency fluctuations. Work closely with chefs to balance quality and cost efficiency.

Reporting & Insights

Prepare monthly and quarterly cost analysis and variance reports. Provide insights into store-level profitability and operational performance. Deliver ad-hoc financial analysis to support management decisions.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Professional accounting certification (CIMA, SAIPA, SAICA) preferred. 3-5 years' experience in cost accounting, ideally in hospitality, retail, or F&B.

Micros Simphony experience is mandatory.

Strong knowledge of stock control and cost management. Advanced Excel skills; experience with Xero, Sage, or ERP systems. Experience with POS-integrated stock systems is advantageous. Knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and VAT/tax compliance.

Skills & Attributes

High attention to detail and strong analytical capability. Effective communicator with the ability to work across operations and culinary teams. Ability to thrive under pressure and manage multiple sites. Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

Opportunity to work within a global luxury brand under the INVNT Group. Exposure to multi-site hospitality operations. Growth and development opportunities in a rapidly expanding environment
Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

Are you available to start immediately? What is your notice period? List any qualification(s) you have that relate to this position Please specify how many years you have worked as a Cost Accountant or in a comparable finance role. Do you have experience working across diverse companies? If so, please briefly describe your experience.
Work Location: In person