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Location
Cape Town, Western Cape
Work mode
On-site
Compensation
Market related
Posted
15 Apr 2026
Closes
05 May 2026

Accounting Careers

Cost Controller/Accountant

Our client, a well-established and progressive manufacturing company, seeks to employ a Costing Controller/Accountant, to join their progressive and expanding professional financial team. 
 
Please Note:  Due to the urgency to fill the role, preference will be given to candidates from the Cape Town and surrounding areas. 

KEY REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION: 
  • You will have completed a National Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting, coupled with 2-4 years experience in a similar role within the engineering and/or the manufacturing sector.
  • You will have experience costing of manufactured parts, materials and product, reviewing of the BOM on cost reports and analysing the variances, with recommendations of resolution.
  • You will have experience in execute weekly/monthly reviews of material usage, labour efficiency, and overhead absorption to identify cost leaks.
  • You will have proven experience in waste cost management as well as profitability reporting and pricing for projects
  • You will have experience in managing project files, stock and component levels as well as being an effective communicator to coordinate with cross-functional divisions to provide management reports and recommendations
  • You will have solid expertise in ERP (SAP, Syspro, etc) and Advanced Excel, as well as being a excellent organiser, with attention to detail and cope under pressure
  • You must have a valid driver’s licence, own car and a clear criminal and credit record


 
Due to the exceptionally high volume of applications, we are unable to correspond with each applicant personally, therefore only relevant and suitable candidates will be contacted. 

Should you not receive any correspondence from our company within 30 days, we regret your application has been unsuccessful.
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