Cost Accountant

Pretoria
Salary: R29 167.00 - R37 500.00 Per Month
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Manufacturing Finance
Reference: 127952

Apply before May 04 2025 | 27 Days left

Apply

Vacancy Details

Employer: Hire Resolve

Hire Resolve's client, a leader in the steel manufacturing and fencing industry, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Cost Accountant to join their team. This role is essential in managing and analyzing cost structures, with a focus on raw material procurement, production costing, and sales costing. Experience in the steel industry will be considered a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

Raw Material Costing & Procurement Support
- Monitor raw material costs and assist in procurement analysis
- Liaise with procurement to ensure accurate cost tracking and reporting
Production Costing & BOM Management
- Analyze and maintain accurate Bill of Materials (BOM)
- Track and report on production variances and manufacturing efficiency
- Ensure correct allocation of labor and overhead costs
Sales Costing & Profitability Analysis
- Develop and maintain standard costing for products
- Assist in pricing strategies based on cost analysis
- Evaluate profitability per product line or customer
Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare detailed cost reports for management
- Support audits and ensure compliance with relevant standards and company policies

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Cost Management, or related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in a cost accounting role
Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost structures and BOMs
Proficient in Excel and accounting software (e.g. Sage, Syspro, or equivalent)
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Steel industry experience will be a strong advantage

Benefits

Market-related salary
Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move today
- Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
- You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: gustav.vogel@hireresolve.us
- Please use "Cost Accountant" as your subject line when applying via email
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise

Apply

7 people have applied for this job. 166 people have viewed this job.

About Hire Resolve

Hire Resolve removes the stress of the career search by understanding you as an individual. We take more than just your qualifications into account, considering factors like your salary and benefits expectations as well as your preferred workplace culture to ensure that we find the perfect opportunities to meet your unique needs.

As a specialist recruitment agency, we focus on the Engineering, Finance, IT, Mining, Manufacturing, and Logistics industries. Our team of recruitment consultants is well-versed and highly networked in the industries in which they operate and are dedicated to ensuring that every placement is a perfect fit.