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First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026. Network Finance scores C on the Alion truth index.

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Founded in 1987, Network Finance is a specialized recruitment and talent solutions agency operating as a key division of Network Recruitment (part of ADvTECH Group). Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, the company provides executive search, permanent placement, and contract staffing tailored specifically to the finance, accounting, auditing, taxation, and actuarial sectors. Through its niche industry focus and global network spanning Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, it enables corporate clients and multinational enterprises to source highly qualified financial leaders and Chartered Accountants.
Our client operates in the mining and industrial equipment manufacturing sector, supplying specialised products used across mining, road construction and trenching. With cost control, inventory accuracy and production efficiency directly influencing profitability, the business needs a Cost Accountant who can look beyond the figures and identify what is driving costs and margins.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you’ll take ownership of product costing, inventory analysis and variance reporting, helping management make informed commercial decisions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage product costing, costing standards and bills of materials (BOMs) to maintain accurate production costs
  • Monitor inventory and analyse material usage, stock movements and cost variances
  • Investigate costing discrepancies and production variances, highlighting their impact on margins
  • Use ERP systems and advanced Excel to analyse cost data, strengthen reporting and support financial decision-making
Job Experience and Skills Required
  • CIMA qualified; BCom Accounting, Cost Management or Finance preferred
  • Minimum 5 years’ cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
  • Strong knowledge of standard costing, BOMs, inventory control and variance analysis
  • Proven ERP system capability, advanced Excel skills and the ability to translate costing data into meaningful commercial insight
Apply now!

For more Finance / Engineering / IT / Supply Chain / Commercial & C-Suite vacancies, visit: www.networkrecruitmentinternational.co.za

I also specialise in recruiting Cost Accountants, Management Accountants, Financial Managers and finance professionals across Manufacturing, Mining, Engineering and Industrial sectors.

If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

For more information, contact:

Researcher | Ofentse Hlatshwayo

Connect with me on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/ofentse-hlatshwayo-57a700383/

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