Cost Accountant

Boardroom Appointments; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Centurion is seeking a Cost Accountant to analyze transactions and provide insights for management. The role requires a B Com Degree, recent SAICA articles, and attention to detail. Candidates should have experience in accounting treatments related to future contracts and derivatives, and must ensure compliance with regulations and assist auditors as needed.

Qualifications

• 1-year post articles accounting experience.
• Good understanding of accounting treatment of future contracts and derivatives.
• Experience with SAFEX transactions is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze purchase and sale transactions including ancillary items.
• Provide management with feedback on analysis results.
• Confirm accuracy of month-end calculations and reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Education

B Com Degree

SAICA articles (completed/signed off within the last two years)

Job description

• SAICA articles (completed/signed off within the last two years)
• Advanced computer literacy (MS Office)
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Good understanding of accounting Verbal and written communication
• Experience in accounting treatment of future contracts, derivatives and SAFEX transactions

About the job Cost Accountant

Minimum requirements:

• B Com Degree
• SAICA articles (completed/signed off within the last two years)
• 1-year post articles accounting experience
• Advanced computer literacy (MS Office)
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Good understanding of accounting Verbal and written communication
• Experience in accounting treatment of future contracts, derivatives and SAFEX transactions

Responsibilities:

• Analysis of purchase and sale transactions, including all ancillary items
• Provide management with feedback on the results of the analysis
• Identification and reporting of risks/shortfalls
• Confirm the accuracy of month-end calculations and reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with group policies, applicable regulations, VAT and tax legislation, and assist internal and external auditors when required
• Assistance with the preparation of annual budgets
• Ensure proper filing and record-keeping of documents