Job Description

Closing Date 2025/08/07
Reference Number AEC250724-1
Pillar AECI Mining
Job Title Management and Cost Accountant
Job Type Classification Permanent
Job Grade DL
Number of Positions 1
Location - Town / Site Sasolburg
Location - Province Free State
Location - Country South Africa

• Assist with AECI Mining Chemicals entity budget process, in conformance with the AECI guidelines and principles
• Assist with monitoring and controlling expenditure within approved level, ensuring compliance with budgetary control procedures and policies
• Prepare budget & forecast reports for Plant Operations and monitor performance against budget and lasts view and provide insight into deviations against planned
• Review accounting statements, expense reports, and standard forms for accuracy, completeness, and conformity to procedures
• Provide Operations Managers and Head of Finance Mining with timeous and relevant management information
• Provide guidance and support to business to ensure the accurate asset set up, asset classes, useful lives, depreciation, and disposals in accordance with IFRS and AECI policies
• Review weekly production order settlements, prepare reports and follow-up significant variances as well as reconciliations
• Monitor and verify all production and purchase price variances and escalate undesirable effects to the Business Analyst - Operations
• Ensure adequate internal controls covering financial risk areas and that any inadequacy is brought to the attention of Plant Managers
• Comply with all legislation relating to accounting matters / monitor compliance related to the Operations plants

Assist with the review of audit instructions and compile/prepare supporting documentation for the
Qualifications & Experience

• B Com degree or equivalent (Must) in Finance / Honours or any related
• Minimum 5 years' experience as an Accountant, experience as a costing / manufacturing accountant will be advantageous
• Advanced knowledge of Finance Systems (SAP, BW, BO, Cognos)
• Financial policies, procedures, and processes
• Communication and report writing skills
• Excellent computer skills - MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)