Job Description

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Senior Accountant, D1
Seriti, Middelburg Mine Services, Mpumalanga
Internal & External
Ref no: MMS092/25GS
Closing date: 29 September 2025
The role:
The purpose of this role is to execute financial management reporting and planning, support budget management and tracking, conduct financial planning analysis and budgeting whilst operating as the business partner to the operations and functions embedding financial discipline and providing sound financial management advice.
Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Responsible for the preparation of Management Reports to relevant stakeholders.
• Responsible for managing the forecasts and budgets for the mine functions.
• Execute budgeting and forecasting process, including budget submissions.
• Maintain accurate costing model for business.
• Track and report cost and productivity initiatives.
• Continuously track and report operational financial performance.
• Perform analysis to ensure that all commercial decisions consider value, risk, cost and opportunity (cost, margin, EBIT, FCF)
• Perform financial analysis including variance analysis, scenario and option analysis.
• Execute cost accounting processes timely and effectively, ensuring operational discipline and strict adherence to internal accounting guidelines and controls.
• Execute month end costing activities.
• Finalise results of operational performance and report to management and stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Finance
• Minimum 3 years experience in a finance related field
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Understanding of accounting policies, ERP systems, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and cost control
• Good analytical skills
• Competent in Finance Reporting Standards
• Have knowledge of safety regulations, company policies and procedures
• Valid drivers license
• In possession of or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

• Professional accreditation CA/CIMA/ACCA
• SAP
• XERAS - Mining Software
• Mining industry experience
• Contract management experience

Please note:

• Please use Google Chrome as default browser when applying to enable the attachment of documents
• A CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid drivers license must be accompanied with your application
• Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets
• All applicants are thanked for their interest
• Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful
• Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only

Skills Required