Senior Accountant, D1, MMS092 / 25GS

Seriti; eMalahleni; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking a Senior Accountant for their Mpumalanga location. You will be responsible for preparing Management Reports, managing forecasts and budgets, and conducting financial analysis. The ideal candidate should have a finance degree and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a finance-related field. Knowledge in budgeting, forecasting, and applicable accounting standards is essential. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a finance related field.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Understanding of accounting policies and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Management Reports for stakeholders.
• Manage forecasts and budgets for mine functions.
• Execute budgeting and forecasting process.

Skills

Analytical skills

Finance Reporting Standards

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost control

Education

Diploma / Degree in Finance

Tools

SAP

XERAS - Mining Software

Job description

Overview

Job title : Senior Accountant, D1, MMS092 / 25GS

Job Location : Mpumalanga, Emalahleni

Deadline : October 23, 2025

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation of Management Reports to relevant stakeholders.
• Responsible for managing the forecasts and budgets for the mine functions.
• Execute budgeting and forecasting process, including budget submissions.
• Maintain accurate costing model for business.
• Track and report cost and productivity initiatives.
• Continuously track and report operational financial performance.
• Perform analysis to ensure that all commercial decisions consider value, risk, cost and opportunity (cost, margin, EBIT, FCF).
• Perform financial analysis including variance analysis, scenario and option analysis.
• Execute cost accounting processes timely and effectively, ensuring operational discipline and strict adherence to internal accounting guidelines and controls.
• Execute month end costing activities.
• Finalise results of operational performance and report to management and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Diploma / Degree in Finance
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a finance related field
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Understanding of accounting policies, ERP systems, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and cost control
• Good analytical skills
• Competent in Finance Reporting Standards
• Have knowledge of safety regulations, company policies and procedures
• Valid driver’s license
• In possession of or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous

• Professional accreditation CA / CIMA / ACCA
• SAP
• XERAS - Mining Software
• Mining industry experience
• Contract management experience
• Accounting / Financial Services jobs