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Cost Accoutant/Financial Analyst Jobs in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Cost Accoutant/Financial Analyst
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Recruiter:
Charmaine Hattingh Consultants
Job Ref:
Cost Accoutant/Finan..
Date posted:
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Location:
Pretoria, South Africa
Salary:
R600000
SUMMARY:
Cost Accoutant/Financial Analyst
POSITION INFO:
A leading manufacturing organisation is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Cost Accountant/Financial Analyst to take full ownership and run the production costing function, join their financial team and drive reporting, cost control and financial insights.
Location: Pretoria East
Key Responsibilities
- Taking full responsibility for running the complete cost accounting and financial analysis function in our high-volume brick manufacturing plant
- Delivering financial/cost analysis to support business performance
- The interpretation of results to provide actionable insights
- Identifying potential cost-saving opportunities, as well as operational efficiencies
- Prepare business valuations and financial modelling
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
- Building financial reports that give clear business insights
- Finalise and report on monthly costing reports
- Collate, analyse and report on vehicle fleet costs
- Assist with inter-company cost allocation and reconciliation
- Evaluate and implement internal controls to shift towards digitisation of finance operations
Job Experience And Skills Required
- BCom Accounting/Management Accounting or Finance Degree
- Completed SAICA/SAIPA or CIMA articles
- Minimum 5 years post-articles experience in manufacturing/production costing
- A professional designation would be advantageous: AGA(SA), PA(SA), CA(SA) or CGMA
- Strong proven experience in financial analysis, not only financial reporting
- Advanced proficiency in Excel
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and adhere to strict deadlines
- Fluent Afrikaans speaker (essential – must communicate effectively with operational and management teams)
What We Offer
Stable, long-term opportunity with a well-established major manufacturer in Pretoria East.