Cost Accountant
Core
Manage and analyze product and manufacturing costs, variances, and cost drivers to support commercial decision-making and operational efficiency.
Role type
Cost Accountant
Builds
Financial insights and cost efficiency improvements for a manufacturing business
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Finance
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Cost accounting principles, Product costing, Variance analysis, Budgeting and forecasting, Financial planning, Inventory analysis, Excel proficiency, Manufacturing environment experience
Preferred skills
Completed Articles (SAICA/SAIPA), Commercial mindset, Stakeholder engagement
Responsibilities
Manage and analyze product and manufacturing costs, Prepare and maintain accurate costing information, Analyse production costs, variances and cost drivers, Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning, Monitor manufacturing costs and identify areas for improvement, Perform cost and variance analysis and provide actionable insights, Support month-end reporting and financial close processes, Assist with inventory and stock-related financial analysis, Partner with operational and production teams to improve cost efficiency, Ensure accurate financial information is available to support commercial decisions