Senior Cost Accountant - VKB Milling, Modderrivier at VKB Group

About the Role

• This role sits at the heart of large-scale milling operations, where your work will directly influence plant performance, cost efficiency, and business decisions. You will partner closely with operations, challenge cost assumptions, and help drive smarter, more profitable outcomes across multiple sites.
• We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cost Accountant to take ownership of cost accounting across Lydenburg and Mokopane, with frequent travel between sites.

Why this role?

• Operational influence – work directly with plant teams and management
• Multi-site responsibility – broaden your experience across two key production sites
• Leadership opportunity – manage and develop a small finance team
• Impactful work – your insights will drive real cost efficiencies and operational decisions
• Strategic influence – play a key role in cost optimisation and decision-making

What you’ll be doing?

• Take ownership of cost accounting across two milling sites
• Partner with plant management to improve efficiencies and reduce costs
• Lead and develop a small finance team of assistant accountants and inventory controllers on-site
• Turn data into insights that drive real business decisions
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Strengthen controls and improve financial processes

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CIMA-qualified or near completion or extensive cost accounting experience in a manufacturing/production environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and commercial mindset
• Ability to engage with non-financial stakeholders and drive practical solutions
• Leadership experience or readiness to step into a leadership role
• Willingness to travel regularly between sites; valid driver’s license and own vehicle

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Office
• Experience with Navision will be advantageous

Closing Date 16 April 2026