Mining Cost Accountant

Top Talent Recruitment; Middelburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Cost Accountant for a prominent mining company in Middelburg. The successful candidate will oversee operational cost control, prepare budgets, and manage stock levels. Candidates must have a degree in Finance or Cost Accounting and 5-8 years of experience in the Coal Mining industry. The role also includes supervising staff and implementing inventory management systems, offering a dynamic work environment with growth potential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance/Cost & Management Accounting required.
• 5-8 years experience in the Coal Mining industry.
• Postgraduate qualification may be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Control and allocate operation costs.
• Prepare operational cost budgets.
• Conduct cost reporting for operations.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor staff.
• Manage stock levels and inventory counts.

Skills

Cost control

Financial reporting

Inventory management

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Finance / Cost & Management Accounting

Grade 12 / Matric with accounting

Job description

Leading Mining Company based in Middelburg is looking for a Cost Accountant to join their team of dynamic professionals.

Responsibilities

• Operation cost control & allocation
• Preparing operational cost budgets
• Cost reporting for operations
• Asset register control
• Month end processes
• Work close with operations management and staff
• Support to plant management and Financial Department
• Stock Management
• Implementation and control of spare inventory management system
• Ensure that Stock levels are adequate
• Manage, control and organise inventory counts
• Stock value control
• General Housekeeping of warehouses
• Supervision, coaching and mentoring of staff members

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric with accounting as a subject
• Degree in Finance / Cost & Management Accounting
• Post graduate qualification may be advantageous
• 5 8 Years working experience in a Coal Mining Industry