Junior Cost Accountant

Junior Cost Accountant

Recruiter

Green Marble Recruitment Consultants

Job Ref

JHB002566/NS

Date posted

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Location

Howick, South Africa

Salary

Monthly

SUMMARY

JUNIOR COST ACCOUNTANT

Location: Howick, KZN

NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS

• Degree / Advanced Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting.
• Strong MS Excel skills (VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables).
• Must reside in Howick or be willing to relocate.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Junior Cost Accountant supports accurate costing, reporting, budgeting, and financial analysis to drive informed business decisions.

The role focuses on product costing, variance analysis, standard costing, and ERP data integrity, while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and supporting audits, stock control, and month-end reporting.

Please note that only candidates who meet all the requirements will be contacted for the opportunity.

We look forward to receiving your application!

POSITION INFO

Minimum requirements: Degree / Advanced Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting. Strong MS Excel skills (VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables). Must reside in Howick or be willing to relocate. Understanding of ERP Systems. Duties and responsibilities: Cost Analysis and Reporting: Prepare product costing and cost reports. Maintain standard costing systems and analyse cost variances. Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and month-end reporting. Support stock counts, asset verification, and inventory analysis. Provide cost analysis and assist with management reporting. Compliance and Financial Control Maintain accurate financial records and GL reconciliations. Support internal and external audits. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies. Maintain stock codes and master data. Assist with ad hoc finance and management requests.