Job Description

Company & Role Overview
This is a permanent role within a well-established, values-driven business with strong operational depth. You'll be responsible for end-to-end cost accounting, working closely with operations and finance to ensure accurate costing, meaningful analysis, and continuous process improvement.
If you enjoy structure, detail, and translating numbers into operational insight, this role will keep you engaged.
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate product and production costings
• Implement and manage Activity-Based Costing (ABC) models
• Maintain and analyse Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Perform cost variance analysis and investigate discrepancies
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and margin analysis
• Partner with operational teams to improve cost efficiency and controls

Job Experience & Skills Required

• BCom Degree (Accounting / Finance essential)
• 5+ years' experience in a Cost Accountant or similar role
• Proven hands-on experience with ABC costing and BOMs
• Strong Excel skills and exposure to ERP systems
• Experience in manufacturing, agriculture, FMCG, or production-driven environments highly advantageous
• Detail-oriented, structured, and operationally minded

Salary & Location

• R540 000 p.a.
• Stellenbosch - Cape Town (on-site)

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Cost Accounting
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