Cost Accountant

Saputo, Inc.; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in accounting solutions is seeking a Cost Accountant in Boksburg. The role involves managing financial reports, overseeing accounting functions, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. Ideal candidates should have strong skills in Pastel Accounting and over 5 years of relevant experience in the manufacturing industry.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years accountant work experience in Manufacturing industry.
• 5+ years' experience in a similar role (with international exposure).
• Knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and statutory requirements in multiple countries.

Responsibilities

• Provide Monthly and yearly Management reporting to the management.
• Perform VAT Recon to find out all VAT variances for the whole year.
• Oversee the accounting function which includes Debtors, Creditors, and Stock control.

Skills

Strong skill in Pastel Accounting: SAGE Evolution

Good at costing and inventory management

Strong accounting, bookkeeping, and tax knowledge

Analytical and detail oriented

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Matric with Higher Grade Maths & Accounting + NQF5

Tools

Accpac

Job description

Cost Accountant

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Job Description

Looking for Cost Accountant in Boksburg

Company Description

Wada Group is a top slurry pump manufacturer in South Africa, specializing in providing Slurry Pump solutions and offering a wide range of Slurry Pump and spares. With over 200M Rand in slurry pump and spares stocks, Wada Group aims to reduce downtime and save plant costs for its clients.

Requirements

• At least 5 years accountant work experience in Manufacturing industry.
• Strong skill in Pastel Accounting: SAGE Evolution
• Good at costing and inventory management
• Age 35 to 40

Responsibilities

• Management Report: Provide Monthly and yearly Management reporting to the management.
• Profit Ratio and COS Ratio analysis.
• Staff KPI and commission Calculations.
• Setting up annual and monthly budget with the management.
• Manage internal controls and system (Pastel Evolution).
• Oversee the accounting function of the business which includes Debtors, Creditors, Stock control and Banking/Cash.
• Cash Management, periodic cash flows and cash forecasts.
• Perform VAT Recon to find out all VAT variances for the whole year.
• Costing calculations for all products purchased and loading of the product cost into the accounting system.
• Checking daily Debtor's income allocations and Supplier's payment allocations.
• Ensure company secretarial submissions are up to date.
• Taxation: Calculates and submissions of Workman's compensation to Department of Labour and States SA.
• Submit EMP501 and IRP5 using EasyFile.
• Process Management Accounts.
• Submission of provisional tax for the company.
• Submissions of company and personal tax returns.
• Liaison with SARS all audit queries.
• Annual Audit: Finalization of Audit files, Finalization of Financial Statements using CaseWare and perform audit review, Liaison with company auditors.
• Ensuring that all necessary documentation is readily available for submission to the client: COIDA, TCC pin, BBEE certificate.

Qualifications and Experience

• Technical & Knowledge: Matric with Higher Grade Maths & Accounting + NQF5 (or higher) qualification.
• 5+ years' experience in a similar role (with international exposure).
• Strong accounting, bookkeeping, and tax knowledge (VAT, customs, income tax, withholding).
• Advanced Excel and experience with Accpac and other ERP/accounting systems.
• Knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and statutory requirements in multiple countries.

Behavioural & Personal Traits

• Analytical, logical, and detail oriented; strong problem-solving and factual reasoning.
• Structured, disciplined, and delivery focused; hardworking, tenacious, and deadline-driven.
• Emotionally mature, ethical, and honest; strong time management; able to work independently or in teams.
• Flexible and adaptable to change; resilient under heavy workloads.

Key Performance Areas (KPAs) & Weighting

• Administration: 5%
• Controls: 10%
• Compliance: 15%
• Audit: 10%
• Reporting: 10%
• Support: 5%

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