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Location
Boksburg, Gauteng
Work mode
On-site
Compensation
Market related
Posted
12 Oct 2026
Closes
11 Dec 2026

Frogg Recruitment

Cost Accountant

Job Description

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Finalize proposed standard cost changes and inventory provisions (subject to Head of Finance approval)

Coordinate and oversee inventory count processes

Maintain BOM, routing and costing master data in ERP system (within approved limits)

Identify and report risks/opportunities per Company ERMF policy

Report non-compliance with Business Management System policies

Be responsible for Standard Costing reporting to the Head of Finance

Maintain and update costing structures for materials, components, labor and overheads

Review Bills of Materials and routings to ensure ERP integrity

Monthly Reporting - Produce variance analysis, margin reports and stock reconciliations

Cost Analysis - Monitor material usage, labor recovery, overhead absorption and scrap variances

Inventory Control – Manage cycle counts, annual stock counts, obsolescence reviews and WIP reporting

Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work with Production, Procurement, Engineering and Finance on costing decisions

Cost Improvement – Identify inefficiencies, waste and pricing anomalies; recommend corrective actions

Audit Support -Prepare schedules, reconciliations and control evidence for internal/external audits

Budget Support – Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting using cost drivers and assumptions

Authority to finalize proposed standard cost changes, stock provisions, and inventory.

Authority to coordinate inventory count possesses and instruct staff

FROGG Recruitment

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Relevant Degree and a Completed CIMA or Atleast Cima Managerial Level Completed

Experience Requirements

5 years

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