Technical Junior Cost Accountant

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