Junior Cost Accountant

Network Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment in Johannesburg is seeking a Junior Cost Accountant to join its finance team. The role focuses on cost accounting, financial analysis and reporting, building on a solid foundation in finance.

You will assist with day-to-day cost accounting, debtor and creditor processing, month-end activities and Excel-based reports. Ideal for someone starting their accounting career with strong Excel skills and a willingness to learn in a busy logistics-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Debtors and creditors experience are essential.
• Strong Excel skills are non-negotiable.
• Experience with cost accounting or financial analysis is advantageous.
• Logistics industry exposure is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day cost accounting functions.
• Support the preparation and analysis of cost information.
• Assist with Debtors and Creditors processing.
• Process and reconcile financial transactions.
• Assist with account and supplier reconciliations.
• Analyse financial information and investigate variances.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Prepare Excel-based reports and financial schedules.
• Assist with month-end reporting and reconciliations.
• Support the finance team with ad hoc analysis and projects.
• Assist with general finance administration as required.

Skills

Debtors experience

Creditors experience

Cost accounting exposure

Logistics industry experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

An established organisation is looking for a Junior Cost Accountant to join its finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has built a solid foundation in finance and is ready to expand their experience into cost accounting, financial analysis and reporting.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day cost accounting functions
• Support the preparation and analysis of cost information
• Assist with Debtors and Creditors processing
• Process and reconcile financial transactions
• Assist with account and supplier reconciliations
• Analyse financial information and investigate variances
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Prepare Excel-based reports and financial schedules
• Assist with month-end reporting and reconciliations
• Support the finance team with ad hoc analysis and projects
• Assist with general finance administration as required

Qualifications & Skills

• 24 years relevant finance/accounting experience
• Debtors experience essential
• Creditors experience essential
• Strong Excel skills non-negotiable
• Cost accounting or financial analysis exposure advantageous
• Logistics industry experience advantageous

If youre ready to build your accounting career and gain valuable exposure to cost accounting, Debtors, Creditors and financial analysis, this could be the opportunity for you.