Cost Accountant - VKB Milling, Modderrivier

Introduction to the VKB Group

The VKB Group is an agricultural company providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the-farm foods for consumers. Apart from its various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK.

Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture, with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years. Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now operate across the entire food supply chain, including processing, logistics, storage, handling and national and international market channels.

Farm Foods, a division of VKB Agri Processors (Pty) Ltd and part of the VKB Group, is a leading South African manufacturer of staple food products. Formed through the integration of VKB Milling, Vhembe Milling and GWK Farm Foods, Farm Foods supplies high-quality maize meal, flour, pasta, noodles and related products to households, bakeries, retailers and industrial customers across South Africa.

With production facilities located in Mokopane (Limpopo), Mashishing (Mpumalanga), Frankfort (Free State), Christiana (North West) and Modderrivier (Northern Cape), Farm Foods is strategically positioned to serve markets nationwide while maintaining the highest standards of quality, food safety and operational excellence.

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 Cost Accountant to take ownership of cost accounting across Modderrivier and Christiana, 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

Our Values

At VKB, we are:

• Humble – We listen, respect, and learn
• Hungry – We pursue excellence and growth
• Smart – We apply knowledge with sound judgment
• Bold – We act with courage and conviction
• Team Players – We succeed together

Why you’ll enjoy this role

• Influence real outcomes – a strategic role with hands-on impact
• Multi-site exposure – prepares you for senior finance leadership
• Contribute to South Africa’s agricultural and food production sector
• Join a stable, forward-thinking organisation with long-term career opportunities

If you want a role where your expertise is valued, your insights influence operations, and your growth is supported—this is the opportunity to step into operational finance leadership.

Important Information for Applicants

VKB Group reserves the right to close or withdraw any vacancy at its discretion. All personal information submitted through the Career Portal will be used solely for recruitment purposes and, where applicable, for matters related to employment.

As an equal opportunity employer, VKB Group is committed to Employment Equity, transformation, and the inclusion of People with Disabilities. Our recruitment decisions are aligned with the VKB Group Employment Equity Plan and Transformation Strategy.

When applying, please ensure that:

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• Your CV does not contain handwritten notes or markings.
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A Note on Honesty and Integrity

As part of the application process, you will be required to complete a screening questionnaire. We strongly encourage all candidates to answer every question honestly and accurately.

At VKB Group, our culture is rooted in the values of being Humble, Hungry, Smart, Bold, and Playing as One Team. We believe in building authentic relationships and making sound decisions based on trust and integrity. Misrepresenting qualifications, experience, competencies, criminal history, or any other information may result in your application being withdrawn or your employment being terminated should discrepancies be identified during verification processes.

We respect your time and ask that you respect ours by providing truthful information throughout the recruitment process. This helps ensure that we focus on candidates who are genuinely aligned with the requirements of the role and the values of our organisation.

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