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Cost Accounatnt

Full-time

Network Finance

A high-performing business in the mining and industrial sector is looking for a Cost Accountant who can keep a close eye on the numbers behind the machines, the materials, and the margins.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and maintain costing models, standard costs, and cost allocations across mining-related operations
  • Analyse production, operational, and overhead variances and provide meaningful insights to management
  • Manage inventory accounting, stock reconciliations, and valuation of raw materials, spares, and finished goods
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost control initiatives across operations
  • Monitor WIP, equipment-related costs, consumables, and project cost tracking
  • Prepare and review management reports, margin analysis, and operational cost reports
  • Partner with site, production, and procurement teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve efficiencies
  • Assist with month-end close, reporting packs, and financial analysis for decision-making
  • Ensure costing accuracy across high-volume, stock-driven, and operationally intensive processes

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Education:
  • BCom Accounting OR Cost & Management Accounting
  • CIMA qualification
Experience:
  • 2–5 years’ experience in a Cost Accountant / Management Accountant role
  • Experience within the mining, mining equipment, engineering, manufacturing, or heavy industrial sector is essential
Skills:
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • ERP systems experience
  • Strong costing, stock, and reporting capabilities

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Recruitment Consultant
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Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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