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Cost & Financial Accountant
Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
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Posted 19 March 2025 - Closing Date 30 April 2025

Job Details

Job Description

Hire Resolve is seeking a highly skilled Cost and Financial Accountant on behalf of our esteemed client, a leading manufacturing company based in Cape Town. This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable organization known for its commitment to excellence and continuous growth. The ideal candidate will have strong financial acumen, experience in a manufacturing environment, and a solid understanding of cost accounting and statutory compliance processes.

Responsibiilities
  • Manage all aspects of Cost Accounting
  • Maintain and control the Fixed Asset Register (FAR)
  • Oversee Financial Accounting and group reporting processes
  • Ensure Statutory Compliance with SARS and other relevant regulatory bodies
  • Administer and maintain the Syspro system, including BOMs, inventory, and monthly/year-end closures
  • Coordinate and execute stock takes, including variance analysis
  • Monitor and update selling prices based on cost drivers
  • Enforce compliance with Health & Safety regulations
  • Maintain high standards of confidentiality, ethics, and integrity
  • Foster professional communication and relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Requirements
  • B.Com Degree or Cost & Management Accounting Degree (or equivalent)
  • 3-5 years' relevant experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment
  • SAIPA or equivalent professional qualification preferred
  • Proven experience in Standard Costing methods
  • Strong working knowledge of Syspro ERP system, including:
    • BOMs and standard costing
    • Inventory management
    • Monthly and annual financial closures
  • Proficiency in Excel (Advanced level – pivot tables, SQL tables)
  • Solid understanding of Tax compliance and legislative updates

Benefits
  • Market-related salary
  • Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move today

    • Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
    • You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [email protected]
    • Please use "Cost and Financial Accountant" as your subject line when applying via email 

    We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise