104 Cost Management jobs in South Africa

Our client, a listed multinational manufacturing company in South Africa, is looking for a Cost & Management Accountant to provide overview & analysis of Cost of Sales & Gross Contributions Stats at Business Unit level, as well as assist with Sales related projects & complete ad-hoc feasibility projects. This is an EE position, therefore preference will be given to African & Coloured applicants.

Key Performance Areas:

• Participate in organisational strategy management from a financial management perspective
• Provide financial analysis & support to management & all operational areas of the business
• Maintain & update accounting system
• Prepare & review details product costing for all new parts
• Analyse all current parts & make recommendations for the financial recovery on distressed parts
• Calculate & propose potential price increases
• Provide indicative “what-if” costings and impact on profitability for: New Product Generation and Specification to existing products.
• Work closely with technical team to ensure integrity of the control sheet.
• Provide meaningful profitability information and recommend ways to optimise customer profitability and project profitability for new business.
• Recover margin in underperforming categories by highlighting commercial impact (margin enhancement vs volume opportunity) and assist in strategic decision making.
• Support the Business Development Managers in the use of system tools regarding costing and profitability.
• Create a platform within quarterly profitability review to evaluate the success of project post launch review, providing insight and learnings which can be taken into future launches.
• Weekly tracking of costings done to create visibility of projects in order to manage workload with projects and customer focus teams.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Commerce / Diploma in Financial Accounting
• 3 years' experience in a management accounting role
• Automotive & Manufacturing experience

Our client, a national manufacturing concern, needs your experience and expertise to provide an overview and analysis of COS and Gross Contributions Stats at division level, as well as assist with Sales-related and adhoc feasibility projects.

The Person:

• B.Com Degree in Cost & Management Accounting or equivalent.
• Min. 2 to 3 years’ experience in a management accounting role.
• Automotive Industry and Manufacturing environment experience essential.

• Participate in organisational Strategy management from a financial management perspective.

• Provide financial analysis and support to management and all operational areas.
• Maintain and update accounting system (ERP: LX).
• Ensure compliance with internal control.

• Prepare and review detailed product costing analysis.
• Analyse all current stock and make recommendations for the financial recovery on distressed stock.
• Calculate and propose potential price increases.
• Review GP percentage of individual BOM’s and identify distress stock.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

• Provide indicative “what-if” costings and impact on profitability for: New Product Generation and Specification to existing products.
• Ensure most current costs are used when calculating profitability.
• Effectively communicate and present findings as well as recommendations to the Commercial Manager, Business Development Manager, Technical team and the rest of the cross-functional team.

• Provide meaningful profitability information and recommend ways to optimise OEM profitability and project profitability for new business.
• Recover margin in under-performing categories by highlighting commercial impact (margin enhancement vs volume opportunity) and assist in strategic decision-making.
• Support the Business Development Managers in the use of system tools regarding costing and profitability.
• Support Commercial Manager in considering product rationalisation, mix comparisons and other business improvement opportunities.
• Attend customer and commercial meetings to provide insight into ongoing projects and commercial items.

• Create a platform within quarterly profitability review to evaluate the success of project post launch review, providing insight and learnings which can be taken into future launches.
• Develop suitable standard of commercial reports that will provide insight, stimulate further discussion, and assist in decision-making across RFQ patch.
• Work closely with IT to automate reporting where possible.
• Weekly tracking of costings done to create visibility of projects.

• Good sense of structure, processes and controls.
• Experience in managing/supervising staff.
• Good grasp of Brilliant Basics.
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities.
• Demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self-development.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Manage colleagues and client’s expectations and communicate appropriately.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets.
• Participate and drive regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable.

R612 000.00 per annum (cost to company)

Our client, a listed multinational manufacturing company in South Africa, is looking for a Cost & Management Accountant to provide overview & analysis of Cost of Sales & Gross Contributions Stats at Business Unit level, as well as assist with Sales related projects & complete ad-hoc feasibility projects. This is an EE position, therefore preference will be given to African & Coloured applicants.

Key Performance Areas:

• Participate in organisational strategy management from a financial management perspective
• Provide financial analysis & support to management & all operational areas of the business
• Maintain & update accounting system
• Prepare & review details product costing for all new parts
• Analyse all current parts & make recommendations for the financial recovery on distressed parts
• Calculate & propose potential price increases
• Provide indicative “what-if” costings and impact on profitability for: New Product Generation and Specification to existing products.
• Work closely with technical team to ensure integrity of the control sheet.
• Provide meaningful profitability information and recommend ways to optimise customer profitability and project profitability for new business.
• Recover margin in underperforming categories by highlighting commercial impact (margin enhancement vs volume opportunity) and assist in strategic decision making.
• Support the Business Development Managers in the use of system tools regarding costing and profitability.
• Create a platform within quarterly profitability review to evaluate the success of project post launch review, providing insight and learnings which can be taken into future launches.
• Weekly tracking of costings done to create visibility of projects in order to manage workload with projects and customer focus teams.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Commerce / Diploma in Financial Accounting
• 3 years' experience in a management accounting role
• Automotive & Manufacturing experience

About the job Accountant: Cost Management

Accountant: Cost Management

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional accounting certification (e.g., CIMA) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cost accounting, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle.
• Frequent travel to 3 sites is a requirement of the position.

• Team Leadership :
  • Manage, mentor, and develop a team of assistant accountants and inventory controllers to ensure high performance and professional growth.
• Cost Analysis :
  • Conduct detailed cost analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and provide actionable insights to management.
• Forecasting :
  • Lead the forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with company goals.
• Financial Reporting :
  • Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports to senior management, highlighting key cost drivers and variances.
• Process Improvement :
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Compliance :
  • Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
• Controls :
  • Implement accurate control measures.

Our client based in the Durban area is looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Cost and Management Accountant, ideally with a CIMA qualification, to join their team. The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring precise product costing, determining gross profit per stock item, and maintaining overall stock accuracy. This role demands an innovative individual who can design effective systems and drive continuous improvements in both financial and operational processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain accurate costing models for all products
• Analyze gross profit margins per stock item and drive improvements
• Oversee inventory costing, valuation, and stock reconciliation
• Design and implement robust systems for costing, reporting, and performance tracking
• Collaborate across teams to improve operational and financial efficiency
• Deliver detailed financial reports and dashboards to support strategic decisions
• Stay up to date with industry trends and accounting best practices

Qualifications

• A completed finance qualification (CIMA preferred)
• Experience in cost and management accounting—food industry experience is a plus
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Experience designing and implementing accounting/ERP systems
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP system knowledge (Matrix experience ideal)
• A forward-thinking mindset and collaborative spirit

If you meet all of the above, please apply directly here or send an email to Please note due to high volume responses, only candidates that meet the advertised criteria will be contacted.

Job Description

Our client is looking for a young energetic individual to join their Team in the Capacity of a Cost & Management Accountant. The successful incumbent will be responsible for the following:

• Manage product costing, pricing, and margin analysis to support commercial and operational decision-making
• Ensure that accurate cost and pricing data is maintained
• Develop and maintain relevant reports to support sales and margin management.
• Work closely with production to understand material usage and ensure accurate costing
• Capex control process administration
• Develop a working knowledge of all production processes to improve costing accuracy.
• Assist in the preparation of annual and rolling budgets.
• Maintain accurate records of all client pricing history and changes
• Perform ad-hoc variance analysis across cost, margin, and operational performance

• Matriculation
• Bcom in Accounting/Finance or Equivalent
• CIMA qualified or actively working toward CIMA qualification (highly advantageous)

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in management accounting, ideally in a manufacturing or FMCG environment
• Strong understanding of product costing and margin management.
• Experience with ERP systems (Syspro preferred)

Our client based in the Durban area is looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Cost and Management Accountant, ideally with a CIMA qualification, to join their team. The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring precise product costing, determining gross profit per stock item, and maintaining overall stock accuracy. This role demands an innovative individual who can design effective systems and drive continuous improvements in both financial and operational processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain accurate costing models for all products
• Analyze gross profit margins per stock item and drive improvements
• Oversee inventory costing, valuation, and stock reconciliation
• Design and implement robust systems for costing, reporting, and performance tracking
• Collaborate across teams to improve operational and financial efficiency
• Deliver detailed financial reports and dashboards to support strategic decisions
• Stay up to date with industry trends and accounting best practices

Qualifications

• A completed finance qualification (CIMA preferred)
• Experience in cost and management accounting—food industry experience is a plus
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Experience designing and implementing accounting/ERP systems
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP system knowledge (Matrix experience ideal)
• A forward-thinking mindset and collaborative spirit