Job Description

Cost Accountant at Cape Herb & Spice – Tea Division

Company: Cape Herb & Spice
Division: Tea Division
Location: Muizenberg, Capricorn Business Park, South Africa
Job Title: Cost Accountant
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Manufacturing / FMCG / Food & Beverage / Tea Production
Category: Accounting / Finance / Cost Accounting / Manufacturing Finance
Reporting To: Management Accountant & New Business Development Executive

Job Overview

Cape Herb & Spice is seeking a highly analytical and results-driven Cost Accountant to join its growing Tea Division based in Capricorn Business Park, Muizenberg. This role offers an exciting opportunity for finance professionals interested in manufacturing costing, inventory accounting, ERP systems, financial reporting, budgeting, cost analysis, production accounting, and operational finance.

The successful candidate will represent the Tea division within a broader cost accounting function and work closely with operational teams to improve profitability, efficiency, inventory accuracy, cost control, process optimization, and financial performance.

This role is ideal for professionals searching for cost accountant jobs in South Africa, manufacturing accounting jobs, finance analyst jobs, inventory accounting careers, FMCG accounting vacancies, production costing jobs and cost control opportunities.

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Cost Accountant Jobs at Cape Herb & Spice

As a Cost Accountant, you will be responsible for monitoring, analysing, and reporting all financial and operational costs associated with the Tea manufacturing division.

You will support decision-making through cost reporting, inventory controls, production accounting, KPI tracking, budgeting, forecasting, process improvement, ERP system management, and operational analysis while ensuring strong internal controls and accurate financial reporting.

Professionals with experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, stock reconciliation, operational reporting, financial modelling, process improvement, and ERP systems are encouraged to apply.

Key Job Responsibilities

Costing & Financial Analysis

• Monitor and analyse manufacturing costs across all business departments.
• Perform detailed costing calculations covering:
  • Imports
  • Exports
  • Production activities
  • Supply chain costs
• Analyse cost trends and identify areas for profitability improvement.
• Prepare cost reports to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and operational efficiency programs.

Inventory & Production Accounting

• Ensure effective inventory management and stock accuracy.
• Monitor:
  • Stock counts
  • Inventory variances
  • Adjustments
  • Waste management
  • Production processes
• Work with TransLution software integrated with SYSPRO ERP for inventory control and reporting.
• Improve stock management systems to minimise operational losses.

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Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in annual budgeting processes for:
  • Purchasing
  • Operations
  • Sales functions
• Support financial forecasting and variance analysis.
• Review budget accuracy and identify opportunities for financial optimisation.
• Collaborate with leadership teams on business planning initiatives.

Reporting & KPI Monitoring

• Track and report financial and operational KPIs.
• Prepare business reports and presentations for management.
• Support month-end reporting and financial close activities.
• Ensure timely submission of financial reports and operational data.

Process Improvement & Operational Efficiency

• Identify opportunities for business improvement across departments.
• Assist in implementing profitability and efficiency improvement projects.
• Work closely with operations teams to streamline manufacturing processes.
• Support automation and analytics initiatives.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and procedures.
• Provide accurate month-end financial information to finance teams.
• Prepare government-required reporting, including audited usage against Indigenous permits.
• Review and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for accuracy and compliance.
• Support adherence to POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) regulations.

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Education Requirements

Minimum Qualification

Applicants must possess:

• Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounting
  OR
• CIMA Qualification (Management Accounting)

Additional qualifications in finance, cost accounting, business analytics, supply chain finance, or manufacturing accounting will be advantageous.

Experience Requirements

Candidates should possess:

• 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing costing
• Strong exposure to:
  • Manufacturing finance
  • Inventory accounting
  • Cost analysis
  • Production reporting
  • ERP systems
  • Operational finance
• Practical experience working with manufacturing operations teams.

Mandatory Requirement

• ERP System Exposure (Non-Negotiable)

Experience with SYSPRO, TransLution, SAP, Oracle, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar ERP systems is highly advantageous.

Preferred Advantage

• Experience using Power BI or business analytics tools.

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Manufacturing Costing
• Inventory Accounting
• ERP Systems
• Financial Reporting
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• KPI Analysis
• Cost Control
• Variance Analysis
• Stock Reconciliation
• Financial Analytics
• Production Costing
• Power BI (Advantageous)

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical thinking
• Excellent numerical ability
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Team collaboration
• Leadership capability
• Deadline management
• Problem-solving ability
• Strong work ethic
• Self-motivation

Candidates with expertise in management accounting, supply chain finance, stock control, inventory management, financial planning, operational efficiency, manufacturing analytics, and business reporting will have an added advantage.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: Competitive Salary Package (Not Disclosed)

Additional benefits may include:

• Manufacturing finance career exposure
• Hands-on ERP and analytics experience
• Professional development opportunities
• Career progression within finance and operations
• Exposure to cost optimisation projects
• Cross-functional business experience

Training & Career Development

Cape Herb & Spice supports employee growth through training and exposure in:

• Manufacturing costing
• ERP systems and financial software
• Inventory management
• Production finance
• Business analytics
• KPI reporting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Operational finance
• Process improvement initiatives

This position is ideal for professionals building careers in cost accounting, manufacturing finance, inventory accounting, operational finance, business analysis, management accounting, financial reporting, and process improvement.

Work Environment

This role is based at Cape Herb & Spice’s Tea Division in Capricorn Business Park, Muizenberg, offering practical exposure to a fast-paced manufacturing environment focused on operational excellence and profitability.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official Cape Herb & Spice recruitment process.

Please Note: If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of application submission, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

Join Cape Herb & Spice and grow your career in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, and operational business excellence.