{"id":33613,"date":"2026-04-09T14:02:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T14:02:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/cost-and-management-accountant-gauteng\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T00:24:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T00:24:15","slug":"cost-and-management-accountant-gauteng","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=33613","title":{"rendered":"Cost and Management Accountant (Gauteng)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>PURPOSE<\/p>\n<p>\tTo\u00a0assist the business in making critical business decisions by analysing and presenting key financial data in preparing forecasts, budgets and performing risk\/variance analysis. Implementing effective cost management techniques to maximise profits and reduce costs.<\/p>\n<p>Requirements<\/p>\n<p>RESPONSIBILITIES<\/p>\n<p>Operational<\/p>\n<p>\tDevelop systems or procedures for accumulation systems and\/or cost accounting functions.<br \/>\n\tPredict, plan and record variable costs.<br \/>\n\tReview and analyse actual costs to identify opportunities for reductions and anomalies to maximise profits.<br \/>\n\tDetermine and recommend cost-effective solutions.<br \/>\n\tAnalyse financial data and trends to guide strategic decision.<br \/>\n\tDevelop and maintain financial models that drive business performance.<br \/>\n\tPerform month-end and year-end closing activities, inventory and other.<br \/>\n\tAssisting with audit requests and processes.<br \/>\n\tProvide actionable insights to enhance profitability and cost efficiency.<br \/>\n\tWork closely with cross-functional teams to support business objectives.<br \/>\n\tRecommend cost allocation techniques to contract level.<br \/>\n\tAssess inventory valuation methods for appropriateness and monthly valuations. performed in line with reporting standards.<br \/>\n\tEnsure financial accounting related to revenue and costing is completed in a timely and accurate manner.<\/p>\n<p>Reporting<\/p>\n<p>\tGather and compile cost information and maintain database concerning expenses by Divisional and site level.<br \/>\n\tAnalyse reports and tools that identify cost exceptions and working with cross-function teams to predict and improve the cost production.<br \/>\n\tEvaluate project\u2019s performance using key data.<br \/>\n\tReview, analyse and report actual profit margins.<br \/>\n\tRecommend ways of cutting costs.<br \/>\n\tEnsure accurate and timely preparation of management reports by Divisions and by site.<br \/>\n\tConduct variance analysis \u2013 deep dives to enhance profitability of projects.<br \/>\n\tAssist in preparing and supplying operational finance information to Divisions.<\/p>\n<p>Budget and Forecast<\/p>\n<p>\tAssist with the annual budget preparation and reporting process.<br \/>\n\tProvide support in preparing necessary operations\u2019 annual budget reports.<br \/>\n\tTrack budgeting and costs and ensure spending is in line with budgets.<br \/>\n\tDevelop and maintain forecasts to assist projects planning and decision-making.<\/p>\n<p>Governance<\/p>\n<p>\tEnsure the Divisions are compliant with relevant legislation (Income Tax Act, Value Added Tax Act, etc.) including legislative amendments and industry best practices.<br \/>\n\tAdvise on solutions to relevant stakeholders.<br \/>\n\tAssist in preparing the annual audit file for external Auditors, various reconciliations and assist external Auditors with queries.<br \/>\n\tAssist with the internal audit during annual internal audit process.<\/p>\n<p>Team Management<\/p>\n<p>\tManage the day-to-day activities of the team .<br \/>\n\tProvide support and assistance to the team to fulfil their responsibilities.<br \/>\n\tCoach, train and develop the team.<br \/>\n\tManage delivery of services against SLAs entered.<\/p>\n<p>Transactional Shared Services \/ Financial Accounting<\/p>\n<p>\tPrepare monthly journals .<br \/>\n\tReview reconciliations performed by team.<br \/>\n\tReview cost allocation of purchase requests.<br \/>\n\tPrepare reconciliations of general ledger accounts.<br \/>\n\tProvide quality accounting support and technical advice to key internal stakeholders.<br \/>\n\tEnsuring completeness of transactions on the system on a timeous basis.<\/p>\n<p>QUALIFICATIONS<\/p>\n<p>\tMinimum requirements CIMA \/ CGMA<br \/>\n\tBCom Accounting with Articles<br \/>\n\tChartered Accountancy qualification will be advantageous<\/p>\n<p>EXPERIENCE<\/p>\n<p>\tMinimum five years related experience in a construction, mining or tailings environment<br \/>\n\tSAGE ERP experience would be an advantage<br \/>\n\tContract allowance accounting experience<\/p>\n<p>SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED<\/p>\n<p>\tTechnical<br \/>\n\tReport writing<br \/>\n\tAnalytical<br \/>\n\tFinancial and budget control<br \/>\n\tMentoring and coaching<br \/>\n\tGood performance management<br \/>\n\tCommunication, conflict handling and interpersonal<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n<p>fraseralexander.mcidirecthire.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/fraseralexander.mcidirecthire.com","_company_name":"Fraser Alexander (Pty) Ltd.","_company_website":"http:\/\/N%20\/%20A","_company_tagline":"Fraser Alexander has been providing customised solutions to the mining industry since 1912. 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