Senior Cost Accountant

SET Recruitment Consultants; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Cape Town is looking for a seasoned Cost Engineer to establish cost control systems and lead engineering teams. Candidates should have a relevant qualification and a minimum of 8 years of experience in cost engineering, preferably in the mining sector. Strong knowledge of AACEI standards is required, and applicants must be South African citizens or permanent residents.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ proven experience in cost engineering within EPC / EPCM, preferably mining / minerals.
• Strong knowledge of AACEI standards and best practices in cost management.
• South African citizen or permanent resident.

Responsibilities

• Establish cost control systems and reporting routines.
• Develop work breakdown structures and project cash flow forecasts.
• Lead cost engineering teams for effective cost control.

Skills

Cost Control

Project Management

Budget Management

AACEI Standards

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Cost Control, or Quantity Surveying

Job description

Responsibilities

• Establish cost control systems, reporting routines, and workflows.
• Develop work breakdown structures, cost breakdown structures, and project cash flow forecasts.
• Lead or support cost engineering teams to ensure effective cost control.
• Provide earned value management analysis and monthly reporting.
• Support budget, change management, and risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate closely with Planning and Procurement teams.
• Mentor and support cost control staff.

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Cost Control, or Quantity Surveying.
• Minimum 8 years’ proven experience in cost engineering within EPC / EPCM, preferably mining / minerals.
• Strong knowledge of AACEI standards and best practices in cost management.
• South African citizen or permanent resident.