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Cost Accountant

Full-time

Network Finance

With a legacy spanning several decades, the business has grown from a niche manufacturer into a globally recognised player, with operations across multiple continents. It continues to serve residential, industrial, agricultural, and municipal sectors, building a strong reputation for innovation and quality.

 
? If you’re commercially minded and thrive on turning numbers into insight, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

 
Duties
  • Maintain and enhance cost accounting systems and processes
  • Accurately allocate and monitor labour, material, and overhead costs
  • Prepare cost reports and support audit requirements
  • Perform cost analysis to provide actionable financial insights
  • Contribute to budgeting and financial planning activities
  • Analyse and report on budget variances
Skills & Experience:
  • BCom Accounting or similar qualification (non-negotiable)
  • Minimum 5 years’ commercial experience
  • JDE E1 experience
  • Exposure to a manufacturing environment (essential)
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I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Senior, Assistant & Group Accounting roles | Cost and Management Accountants | Financial Managers | Financial Controllers

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

 
For more information, contact:
Leandré Kok
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
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Vacancy posted 8 hours ago
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