Cost & Management Accountant

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for precision, international finance, and delivering clarity across global operations? Join a forward-thinking team where your expertise in cost control, foreign creditors, and intercompany accounting makes a measurable impact.
Job & Company Descriptions
A global leader in optical and healthcare innovation is seeking a skilled Cost & Management Accountant to support its finance function. In this role, you'll help drive efficiency, inform strategic decisions, and ensure financial transparency across international operations.
As the Cost & Management Accountant, you will manage the full cycle of foreign and intercompany creditors, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness in documentation, payments, and reconciliations. Your work will be key to maintaining clean intercompany accounts, facilitating prompt foreign payments, and ensuring the correct recording of inventory and cost of sales. You'll also play a critical role in upholding both local and international financial and tax standards.
As a Cost & Management Accountant, you will be responsible for the following:

  • Develop and maintain robust cost accounting systems and procedures.
  • Analyze cost variances and provide detailed management reports.
  • Monitor operational and manufacturing costs, identifying opportunities for cost efficiency.
  • Prepare budgets, forecasts, and performance reports.
  • Participate in month-end closing activities, including inventory valuation.
  • Conduct profitability analysis across products, services, and business units.
  • Collaborate with supply chain and operations to align financial data with business strategy.
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.
Qualifications and Skills:
BCom in Finance (or equivalent)
Minimum 5 years' accounting experience, preferably in a multinational or manufacturing environment
Hands-on experience with foreign creditors, FX revaluations, and intercompany reconciliations
Strong understanding of tax submissions and general ledger reconciliations
Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and maintain compliance with financial policies
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For more information please contact:
Juanette Lotter

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1470017
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    R480000 - 520000 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned