CIMA Cost Accountant

Helderberg
Salary: Up to R60 000.00 Per Month
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Finance
Reference: CET004255/Mich

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Employer: Sentinel Staffing Services

We are looking for a CIMA Qualified Cost Accountant in Hederberg, Western Cape. The Cost Accountant will be responsible for analysing, controlling, and reporting on manufacturing costs to support operational efficiency and informed decision-making. The role works closely with production, operations, and supply chain teams to enhance cost visibility and drive continuous improvement.Our client specialises in the development and manufacture of components and assemblies using advanced, lightweight composite materials.

Key Responsibilities

Analyse and report on manufacturing costs, including materials, labour, overheads, and work-in-progress (WIP)
Maintain standard costing models and perform detailed variance analysis
Support month-end close processes related to inventory and production costs
Partner with production, operations, and supply chain teams to strengthen cost control and cost transparency
Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
Make extensive use of SAP for cost controlling, reporting, and financial analysis
Assist with internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with internal controls and reporting standards

Minimum Requirements

Completed CIMA qualification
Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification experience in a manufacturing environment
Proven cost accounting experience within complex manufacturing operations
In-depth working knowledge of SAP in a manufacturing and cost-controlling environment
Strong Excel skills with solid analytical capability

Skills & Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to collaborate effectively with both operational and non-finance stakeholders
Proactive, self-motivated, and committed to continuous improvement
Ability to perform effectively in a deadline-driven manufacturing environment

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About Sentinel Staffing Services

Sentinel Staffing Services has been providing a professional recruitment solution to employers and job seekers in all industries since 1999.

We offer a full recruitment service for permanent and contract staff/vacancies from entry level to Financial, Office Support, Engineering, Human Resources, Technical, Information Technology, Warehousing, Legal and Senior Executives.

Our mission is to ensure that our clients and job applicants are satisfied with our recruitment service and that their recruitment needs are met through our professionally trained personnel consultants.

Sentinel Staffing Services has an extensive database of top quality clients and candidates in a permanent/contract capacity.