Job Description

PURPOSE

An exciting opportunity exists for a Cost and Management Accountant to assist 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational

Develop systems or procedures for accumulation systems and/or cost accounting functions. Predict, plan and record variable costs. Review and analyse actual costs to identify opportunities for reductions and anomalies to maximise profits. Determine and recommend cost-effective solutions. Analyse financial data and trends to guide strategic decision. Develop and maintain financial models that drive business performance. Perform month-end and year-end closing activities, inventory and other. Assisting with audit requests and processes. Provide actionable insights to enhance profitability and cost efficiency. Work closely with cross-functional teams to support business objectives. Recommend cost allocation techniques to contract level. Assess inventory valuation methods for appropriateness and monthly valuations performed in line with reporting standards. Ensure financial accounting related to revenue and costing is completed in a timely and accurate manner.

Reporting

Gather and compile cost information and maintain database concerning expenses by Divisional and site level. Analyse reports and tools that identify cost exceptions and working with cross-function teams to predict and improve the cost production. Evaluate project's performance using key data. Review, analyse and report actual profit margins. Recommend ways of cutting costs. Ensure accurate and timely preparation of management reports by Divisions and by site. Conduct variance analysis - deep dives to enhance profitability of projects. Assist in preparing and supplying operational finance information to Divisions.

Budget and Forecast

Assist with the annual budget preparation and reporting process. Provide support in preparing necessary operations' annual budget reports. Track budgeting and costs and ensure spending is in line with budgets. Develop and maintain forecasts to assist projects planning and decision-making.

Governance

Ensure the Divisions are compliant with relevant legislation (Income Tax Act, Value Added Tax Act, etc.) including legislative amendments and industry best practices. Advise on solutions to relevant stakeholders. Assist in preparing the annual audit file for external Auditors, various reconciliations and assist external Auditors with queries. Assist with the internal audit during annual internal audit process.

Team Management

Manage the day-to-day activities of the team. Provide support and assistance to the team to fulfil their responsibilities. Coach, train and develop the team. Manage delivery of services against SLAs entered.

Transactional Shared Services / Financial Accounting

Prepare monthly journals. Review reconciliations performed by team. Review cost allocation of purchase requests. Prepare reconciliations of general ledger accounts. Provide quality accounting support and technical advice to key internal stakeholders. Ensuring completeness of transactions on the system on a timeous basis.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum requirements CIMA / CGMA BCom Accounting with Articles Chartered Accountancy qualification will be advantageous

EXPERIENCE

Minimum five years related experience in a construction, mining or tailings environment SAGE ERP experience would be an advantage Contract allowance accounting experience

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Technical Report writing Analytical Financial and budget control Mentoring and Coaching Good performance management Communication, conflict handling and interpersonaL

CLOSING DATE: 15 AUGUST 2025