Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant
Recruiter:
Boikago Group
Job Ref:
COSTACC
Date posted:
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Location:
Durban, South Africa
Salary:
R negotiable
SUMMARY:
Cost Accountant (Manufacturing)
POSITION INFO:
A well known company in the manufacturing industry is looking for a Cost Accountant to be based in Durban.
Job Purpose:
To Implement and Manage cost accounting systems to support the companies cost optimization and financial decision-making processes.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREA
Cost Accounting System Improvement.
Establish and allocate indirect material usage to BOM.
Maintain and allocate standard labor cost rates to work centers.
Establish and allocate set up time to BOM work centers.
Review and update product run times.
Establish and update scrap percentage for all sub-assemblies
Cost Accounting & Analysis
Maintain and update standard cost systems and ensure correct allocation of overheads.
Conduct regular pr...