COST ACCOUNTANT - R60k pm - Somerset West, Cpt Drive Performance. Influence Decisions. Build Your Future. An exciting opportunity exists for a commercially minded Cost Accountant to join a fast‑growing manufacturing and operational environment. This role offers significant exposure to senior leadership, operational teams, and strategic decision‑making, making it ideal for an ambitious finance professional looking to accelerate their career. You will play a key role in understanding, analysing, and improving the financial performance of production operations while partnering closely with factory and operational teams to drive efficiencies, profitability, and business growth. With the business entering an exciting phase of expansion and increased reporting requirements, this position offers exceptional career development opportunities within a dynamic, results‑driven environment. Key Responsibilities Analyse and report on product, production, and operational costs Develop and maintain accurate costing models and product costing structures Monitor manufacturing variances and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements Partner with operational and production teams to improve efficiencies and profitability Conduct margin analysis and provide commercial insights to management Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes Prepare management reports and financial analyses for senior leadership Monitor inventory valuation, stock movements, and cost allocations Support month‑end reporting and reconciliations Assist in developing financial controls and reporting processes as the business continues to grow Participate in operational projects and continuous improvement initiatives Requirements CA(SA), CIMA, or equivalent finance qualification 1–6 years' relevant experience in a costing, manufacturing, operational finance, or management accounting environment Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities Advanced Excel skills Experience working closely with operational teams Ability to translate financial information into meaningful business insights Strong communication and stakeholder management skills The Ideal Candidate Self‑starter with a hands‑on approach Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment Curious, commercially minded, and detail‑oriented Willing to spend time on the factory floor understanding operational realities Able to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement Takes ownership and thrives on delivering results What's on Offer Competitive salary package Exposure to a high‑growth business environment Significant career development opportunities Direct interaction with operational and executive leadership Opportunity to make a measurable impact on business performance Dynamic culture that rewards initiative, accountability, and results If you enjoy getting beyond the numbers, understanding how a business truly operates, and influencing decisions that drive profitability, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for. #J-18808-Ljbffr