Published 2026-04-04
An established group that manages a leading portfolio of premium wine properties in the Stellenbosch region, is looking to appoint a Cost Accountant to their team at their offices in Stellenbosch.
The ideal candidate will have completed a relevant degree or diploma and an added benefit will be a SAIPA or CIMA professional qualification. Candidates qualified by experience in a related role and industry will also be considered. Experience with ERP systems such as Business Central, Navision, Oracle, or similar will be an added benefit, and experience in the Wine, Agri, or FMCG sector will be a plus.
This is a good opportunity for a person to join a prestigious group, with growth potential and will be reporting to the Financial Manager.
Purpose of the role:
Calculate accurate manufacturing costs so that the correct selling price and gross margins can be established, ensure accurate stock intake on Wine MS and BC and assist with general accounting functions in the finance department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Review accuracy of stock counts for all winehouses
Verify that the stock counts received are correct and accurate.
Analyse variances and identify reasons for discrepancies and report to the cost accountant.
Production orders and analysis of input costs
Update POR’s in BC – ensure correct stock items consumed and produced.
Ensure correct costs and quantities are used.
Query discrepancies and follow up daily/weekly on outstanding POR’s.
Recordkeeping & comparison of prices of new and existing suppliers; Compilation of supplier pricing.
File (Costing Masterfile).
Analyse finished stock pricing.
Bulk wine management
Create Purchase and Wine delivery in Wine MS for Bulk wine.
Ensure accurate quantities and costs are captured on Wine MS for bulk wine.
Match Invoices to PO’s and Wine deliveries.
For FT wines ensure all documents comply.
Reconciliations & Accounting
Accounting duties:
Assist with month end processes.
Accountable for the processing of
