Cape Umbrellas is looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Technical Junior Cost Accountant to join our finance and operations team. This role is ideal for a candidate who enjoys working with numbers, manufacturing processes, costing systems, and operational analysis in a fast-paced production environment.
Technical Junior Cost Accountant
Location: Airport City, Cape Town
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with product costing and margin analysis
- Monitor raw material, labour, and production costs
- Support monthly 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 BOMs (Bill of Materials) and costing databases
- Work closely with production, procurement, and finance departments
- Support continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives
- Assist with month-end reporting and audit requirements
What We Offer
- Opportunity to grow within a well-established manufacturing company
- Exposure to operational finance and costing systems
- Supportive and dynamic working environment
- Market-related salary based on experience