Cost Accountant, Mpumalanga

Minimum Requirements Any B.Com degree in Accounting / Finance is required.

Professional qualification (CIMA / SAIPA) will be an advantage.

3–5 years’ relevant cost accounting experience.

Experience in a mining, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environment beneficial.

Experience with inventory, costing, and margin analysis essential.

Computer Skills Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills.

Sage / ERP systems or other accounting packages.

Personal Qualities Honest, reliable, analytical, team-player, pressure resilient, deadline driven, and results orientated.

Skills

Time-management

Able to multi-task

Attention to detail

Sound communication skills (written and verbal)

Financial data gathering and analysis

Collaboration with operational teams

Problem-solving

Results focused

Planning and organizing

Process and cost management

Adaptability

Experience

3–5 years’ relevant cost accounting experience.

Experience in a mining, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environment will be highly beneficial.

Experience working with inventory, costing, and margin analysis essential.

Duties and Responsibilities Oversight Role

Daily adherence to cost controls and financial governance implemented by Management.

Monitoring and analysis of store-level costs and operational expenses.

Oversight of inventory valuation, stock movements, and shrinkage reporting.

Ensuring accurate costing information is available to Stores and Buying departments.

Supporting internal customers with cost and margin-related guidance.

Core Role

Act as finance business partner to Stores and Buying departments.

Prepare and maintain accurate product and inventory costing models.

Gross margin analysis and recommendations to Management.

Support Buying with supplier pricing reviews, landed cost calculations, and deal evaluations.

Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for stores.

Identify breakdowns in cost controls and implement corrective action plans.

Align with Stores Manager and Buying Manager to achieve departmental goals.

Create value through cost optimisation and improved decision-making.

No Criminal Record.

Medically Fit.

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