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Cost Accountant

R 50,000 per month
Full-time

Jelocorp

Title / Role: Cost Accountant

Department: Finance

Reports to: General Manager / Business Owner

Location: Boksburg full-time, on-site.

Vacancy: Three-month contract with the possibility of permanent employment. Immediate start required.

  • Salary budget: R50,000 per month.

  • Benefits: No pension or medical aid benefits.

  • Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 07:3016:30; Friday, 07:3013:30.

  • Company shutdown: 2131 December.

Seniority: Not specified by the client.

Overview:

The Cost Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring statutory compliance, supporting management reporting and safeguarding the financial integrity of the organisation. The role covers a broad range of accounting, payroll, compliance and operational finance functions.

Responsibilities:

1. Daily Duties

  • Maintain financial records and process transactions.

  • Manage cash and banking activities.

  • Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable.

  • Maintain compliance and financial controls.

2. Monthly Duties

  • Complete statutory returns and ensure compliance.

  • Process payroll.

  • Perform bank reconciliations.

  • Prepare month-end journals and adjustments.

  • Prepare management reports.

  • Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.

  • Maintain fixed asset records.

  • Manage inventory accounting.

3. Quarterly Duties

  • Prepare quarterly financial reports and management packs for senior management review.

  • Conduct detailed general ledger reviews to identify mispostings, unusual balances and errors requiring correction.

  • Review statutory compliance obligations to ensure there are no outstanding submissions or payments.

  • Submit interim EMP501 reconciliations, if required by SARS, and review PAYE and UIF accounts.

4. Annual Duties

  • Complete year-end close and audit preparation.

  • Complete annual statutory submissions.

  • Prepare the annual budget.

5. Additional Responsibilities

  • Maintain compliance, controls and governance.

  • Perform financial analysis and reporting.

  • Manage import processing and foreign suppliers.

  • Manage debtors and credit control.

  • Resolve queries and liaise with stakeholders.

  • Perform product costing.

  • Handle SARS matters, registrations and statutory compliance.

  • Administer the Sage system and provide staff training.

Minimum Requirements:

Education & Experience

  • Bachelors degree in management or a related field is recommended.

  • Three to five years of experience in the pump industry, including sales and branch management.

  • A minimum of two years of experience managing teams.

Skills & Competencies

  • Accountability.

  • Effective written and verbal communication.

  • Conflict resolution.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

  • Ability to stand, walk and move around the site for extended periods.

  • Valid drivers licence and willingness to drive regularly for business.

  • Ability to work outdoors in hot, sunny and cold conditions.

  • Ability to work in dusty, noisy or industrial environments.

  • Willingness to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety boots, vests and hearing protection.

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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