Cost Controller / Accountant

HR Genie; Middelburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Middelburg is seeking a Cost Controller / Accountant for a 12-month contract. The role involves managing financial records, supervising petty cash, and ensuring compliance with corporate governance. Ideal candidates should have a Matric certificate and relevant financial qualifications, along with experience in accounting and proficiency in SAP and ESSBASE.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in the accounting field.
• Completed or studying towards a financial related qualification.

Responsibilities

• Administration and reconciliation of CARA expenditure.
• Supervising of the petty cash management.
• Process month end JV’s.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Financial related qualification

Matric certificate

Tools

SAP CO

ESSBASE

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are currently looking for a Cost Controller / Accountant to join our team. This is a 12-month contract position based in the Middleburg area.

Minimum Requirements :

• Matric certificate
• Completed or studying towards a financial related qualification
• At least 2 years’ experience in the accounting field
• Computer literacy for role, including SAP CO, ESSBASE and Microsoft Office.

Job Description :

• Administration and reconciliation of CARA expenditure
• Supervising of the petty cash management
• Process month end JV’s
• Processing of re-posting requests.
• Settlement and distribution runs.
• Compiling of ESSBASE load files.
• Clearing and loading of ESSBASE files.
• Capex and cost breakdown reports to Corporate Office.
• Monthly KPI reporting
• Assist with compiling and loading of annual CARA and cost centre budgets
• Random activity cost checks for Finance Manager e.g. allocation checks
• Maintaining the Cost Center and Profit Centre structure on SAP
• Effective administration of the SAP release strategies
• Oversee the requisition process in the Accounts department.
• Follow-up on outstanding working costs, cara and capital issues
• Ensure adherence to corporate governance
• Assist with any ad-hoc CO / FI tasks and duties