Cost Accountant
| Published | August 19, 2026 |
| Expires | October 19, 2026 |
| Location | Durban, South Africa |
| Category | Accounting |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
Description
Description
Looking for a Cost Accountant for a client.
Location: Durban, KZN
The successful candidate will be responsible for factory/plant accounting, including but not limited to:
- Maintaining and managing Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Cost control and cost allocation
- Inventory analysis and valuation
- Variance analysis and reporting
- Preparation of management accounts
- Costing and profitability analysis
- Supporting budgeting and forecasting
- Identifying and investigating cost variances and trends
- Providing financial insights to support operational decision-making
Industry preference: Candidates with experience in food, spices, sauces, chemicals, or similar manufacturing environments will be preferred, particularly those with strong exposure to production costing, inventory, BOMs, and factory operations.
The ideal candidate should have strong manufacturing/plant accounting experience, with a solid understanding of costing, inventory, production processes, and financial controls.
Please send your resume/CV
