Job Description

A health and wellness company, supplying non-prescription pharmaceutical, healthcare and cosmetics products is hiring a qualified and experienced
Cost and Management Accountant
to support the Finance Manager and Finance team. This is a hybrid role that requires three days in the office, and two days remote. Month-end reporting will require three consecutive days in the office from the 25th of the month.

You'll assume full responsibility for the management accounting function which includes:

Cost and Inventory Accounting:
Manage Syspro inventory costing, update BOM standard costs, back-flush raw materials, analyse COGS, and investigate standard vs. actual variance and gross profit margins.

Financial Reporting and Month-End Close:
Perform General Ledger close, complete GL reconciliations, prepare quarterly/annual accounts, submit group reporting via COGNOS and DIVA, and prepare year-end audit schedules following IFRS.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A):
Conduct financial, trend, and profitability analyses, build cash flow models, assist with budgeting and forecasts, and track revenue/margin drivers.

Tax, Compliance and Fixed Assets:
Submit monthly VAT returns, assist with Annual Financial Statements and external audits, and maintain the Fixed Asset Register in Syspro (additions, disposals, depreciation).

Business Partnering and Systems Improvement:
Provide financial insights to management, support business cases, strengthen internal controls, and optimise reporting tools and Syspro workflows.

Requirements

Education
: Bachelor's degree (BCom Accounting or Finance).

Professional Certification:
CIMA, CA(SA), or ACCA qualification (or actively studying towards one).

Experience:
3–5 years of management accounting experience within a manufacturing, FMCG, or distribution environment.

Technical Skills:
Advanced Excel (Power Query, Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP) and ERP system experience.

Core Competencies:
Strong grounding in IFRS, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, cost accounting, and cash flow modeling.

Software and Systems knowledge:
SYSPRO, DIVA, Power BI, Advanced Excel (Power Query, Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP)

Benefits

Company contribution to medical aid (Discovery)
Company contribution to RA (6%)
13th cheque (discretionary)
Hybrid role
Permanent role
18 days of leave per year

About RecruitMyMom

RecruitMyMom is a leading South African recruitment agency, connecting local and global businesses with top-tier talent—ranging from skilled professionals to C-Suite executives. We recruit for permanent, contract, freelance and fractional roles, including maternity cover, virtual assistants, and executive-level hires.

We specialise in placing highly skilled professionals, with a strong track record in helping experienced mothers grow their career, return to the workforce, transition careers, and secure flexible opportunities. Our tailored approach ensures the perfect match between employer needs and candidate aspirations, making hiring efficient, seamless, and impactful.

For international companies hiring in South Africa, we also provide Employer of Record (EOR) Professional Services, ensuring compliant and hassle-free workforce management.

Whether you need in-office professionals, remote specialists, or fractional C-Suite leaders, RecruitMyMom is your trusted recruitment partner—helping you build a high-performing, flexible, and future-ready workforce.

Industry

HR & Recruiting

Company Size

11-50 employees

Headquarters

Cape Town, ZA

Year Founded

2012

Website

recruitmymom.co.za

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