We're looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Cost and Management Accountant to join our finance team in Cape Town, South Africa. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing costs, preparing budgets, and providing management with actionable financial insights to drive organizational efficiency and profitability. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, exceptional analytical abilities, and a commitment to accuracy in all financial matters.
- Perform comprehensive cost analysis and variance analysis to identify cost drivers and deviations from budgeted amounts
- Prepare, monitor, and update departmental and organizational budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
- Develop and maintain cost accounting models to support management decision-making and financial planning
- Generate detailed management accounting reports and financial statements for internal stakeholders
- Analyze operational efficiency and recommend cost optimization strategies to improve profitability
- Maintain and reconcile cost accounting records and ensure accuracy of financial data in accounting systems
- Collaborate with department managers to gather financial information and provide cost control recommendations
- Support the implementation and improvement of management accounting processes and internal controls
- Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and forecasting to support business planning initiatives
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and organizational financial policies
- Monthly selling price calculations and updating
- B Com or Cost & Management Degree or equivalent with 3-5 years of professional experience in cost accounting, management accounting, in a manufacturing environment
- SAIPA or equivalent preferred
- Strong proficiency in cost accounting principles, variance analysis, and budgeting methodologies
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modeling
- Experience with accounting software and ERP systems, Syspro preferable
- Sound knowledge of tax compliance, IFRS, GAAP
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data and present findings clearly to non-financial stakeholders
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
- Proficiency in data visualization tools and techniques to communicate financial insights effectively
- Knowledge of management accounting standards and best practices
- Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement efficiency enhancements
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across departments
- Proficiency in financial forecasting and scenario modeling
- Must be self motivated, systems orientated
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial reporting
- Flexible & reliable
- Team player
- High ethics / integrity
- Problem solving abilities and able to use initiative
- Systematic and logical thinker