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Junior Cost Accountant
Job summary
A notable recruitment firm is looking for a Junior Cost Accountant to join their finance team in Hartbeespoort Dam North-West. This position is perfect for detail-oriented individuals eager to expand their career in accounting, gaining hands-on experience in project costing, invoicing, and stock costing. The successful candidate will assist with financial record accuracy, support project profitability, and ensure compliance with internal standards. Ideal for candidates with a diploma or degree in accounting or finance and strong analytical skills.
Benefits
Qualifications
- 1-2 years’ experience in cost accounting or similar role, graduates with strong academic background will also be considered.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills.
- Must be proficient in both Afrikaans and English.
Responsibilities
- Assist with project costing and monitor budget vs. actual performance.
- Prepare and process invoices accurately and on time.
- Perform stock costing and support inventory valuation processes.
- Reconcile cost accounts and assist with month-end reporting.
- Collaborate with project managers and operations teams to ensure financial accuracy.
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Junior Cost Accountant
Location : Hartbeespoort Dam North-West
We are seeking a detail‑oriented and motivated Junior Cost Accountant to join our finance team. This role is ideal for someone eager to grow their career in accounting while gaining hands‑on experience in project costing, invoicing, and stock costing.
As a Junior Cost Accountant, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial records, supporting project profitability, and maintaining compliance with internal and external requirements.
- Assist with project costing and monitor budget vs. actual performance
- Prepare and process invoices accurately and on time
- Perform stock costing and support inventory valuation processes
- Reconcile cost accounts and assist with month‑end reporting
- Support audits and compliance with accounting standards
- Collaborate with project managers and operations teams to ensure financial accuracy
- Assist with project quotes
- Monitoring of outstanding invoicing and quotes
- Assist with project purchases, RFQ’s and monitoring of outstanding orders and deliveries
- Stock lists maintenance and costing
- Month‑end processes relating to WIP, stock and
- Other matters as communicated from time to time.
- Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 1–2 years’ experience in cost accounting or similar role (graduates with strong academic background will also be considered)
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software
- Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- An understanding of projects and an interest in operations will be advantages.
- Must be proficient in both Afrikaans and English
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Mentorship and career development opportunities
- Exposure to diverse projects and industries
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.