Junior Cost Accountant (Manufacturing) Full Time Job

Junior Cost Accountant (Manufacturing) required in Cape Town.

An established national and international manufacturing company is seeking a detail-oriented and analytically minded Technical Junior Cost Accountant to join their Cape Town branch.

This role is ideally suited to a candidate with a passion for operational finance, manufacturing processes, costing systems, and financial analysis within a fast-paced production environment.

Salary: R30 000 per month.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Cost & Management Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 1–2 years’ experience within a manufacturing or technical environment advantageous
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong numerical and analytical ability
• Knowledge of ERP systems and inventory control advantageous
• Pastel Evolution experience advantageous
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with product costing and margin analysis
• Monitor raw material, labour, and production costs
• Support stock counts and inventory reconciliations
• Analyse variances between actual and standard costs
• Prepare costing reports and operational financial analysis
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Maintain Bill of Materials (BOMs) and costing databases
• Work closely with production, procurement, and finance departments
• Support cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement projects
• Assist with month-end reporting and audit requirements

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical and numerical ability
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong reporting and Excel skills
• Deadline driven and organised
• Technically minded with interest in manufacturing operations
• Ability to problem solve and work proactively
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the business

What’s On Offer:

• Opportunity to grow within an established manufacturing company
• Exposure to operational finance and costing systems
• Dynamic and supportive working environment
• Market-related salary based on experience