Cost Accountant

South Africa, South Africa

Job Description

SUMMARY:
Sharpen your costing skills at a dynamic meat processing and retail business as a Cost Accountant, where you'll take charge of product costing, BOMs, and factory-to-retail operations to drive profitability and precision.
POSITION INFO:
This thriving meat processing and retail group is known for delivering quality products from farm to fork. With a strong footprint across factory and retail operations, the company continues to expand its reach while maintaining a high standard of efficiency, traceability, and cost control.
As the Cost Accountant, you will report directly to the Financial Manager and collaborate closely with production, procurement, and retail teams. You will take ownership of costing processes, maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), analyse production yields and variances, and provide critical insights that influence pricing and profitability across the business. Your role will bridge the gap between factory-floor activities and financial strategy, making you a key contributor to operational excellence.
Job Experience and Skills Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Cost , , or similar
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a cost accounting role within a meat processing, FMCG, or manufacturing environment
- Exposure to the Meat-matrix ERP system
- Proven experience with BOMs, waste/yield analysis, and inventory costing
- Strong knowledge of both retail and factory operations
- ERP systems experience (SAP, Syspro, or similar) and advanced Excel skills
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and operationally savvy
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1462143
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    South Africa, South Africa
  • Education
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