Description:
In a business where every ingredient, process, and product is carefully considered, the numbers need to be just as refined.A highly respected and quality-driven operation in the agri-processing and production space is looking for a Cost Accountant to bring structure, insight, and discipline to their costing function. Based in the Stellenbosch / Cape Town area, this role is ideal for someone who thrives in details, understands production environments, and enjoys translating activity into accurate cost intelligence.
Youll play a key role in ensuring that costing models truly reflect operational reality - supporting decision-making, pricing, and performance across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement and manage Activity-Based Costing (ABC) models
- Maintain and analyse Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Track and analyse production costs and cost drivers
- Support pricing, margin analysis, and operational decision-making
- Monitor variances and investigate cost deviations
- Work closely with operations and production teams to ensure costing accuracy
- Support budgeting and forecasting from a cost perspective
- Ensure costing data integrity and reporting accuracy
Job Experience and Skills Required:
- BCom degree (required)
- 5+ years experience in a cost accounting role
- Strong exposure to ABC costing methodologies
- Hands-on experience with BOM structures
- Background in manufacturing, production, or agri-processing environments
- Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to translate operational activity into meaningful financial insight
- Confident communicator who works well across departments
Apply now if youre passionate about cost accuracy, operational insight, and working in an environment where quality and precision are non-negotiable.
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03 Feb 2026;
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