About the position
Job Title: Cost Accountant (Contract)
Location: Epping, Cape Town
Contract Duration: Until December 2025
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity exists for a skilled Cost Accountant to join a leading manufacturing business on a contract basis for the remainder of the year. The role will be based onsite at the Epping plant, supporting the Finance Manager and wider team with critical cost and financial analysis.
The successful candidate will ideally have a strong background in Manufacturing Finance and Cost Accounting, with the ability to step into a fast-paced environment and provide valuable financial insights from day one.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform cost accounting and financial analysis to support business decision-making
- Prepare month-end journals, reconciliations, and reporting packs
- Conduct production order and variance analysis (including purchase price variances)
- Support stock management: adjustments, verifications, costing, and stock takes
- Assist with WIP transactions and cost loading (fabric, sundries, and standards)
- Prepare financial presentations and forecasts for management review
- Support budgeting and activity rate loading
- Perform ad-hoc finance duties to support the plant operations
Requirements:
- Grade 12 with a completed Degree / National Diploma in Cost & Management Accounting, Auditing, or related field
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a Cost Accounting or Financial Analyst role, preferably within manufacturing
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail
- Intermediate Excel skills and solid computer literacy (SAP knowledge beneficial)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines under pressure
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
What’s on Offer:
- A contract until year-end with the opportunity for permanent placement if you are the right fit
- Valuable exposure to a dynamic manufacturing environment
- Onsite role at the Epping plant
If you are immediately available, have the required cost accounting background, and are looking to secure a contract role, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV to join this well-established team.
Desired Skills:
- Cost Accounting
- Inventory Management
- Stock Control
