Cost Accountant

3 weeks ago


East Rand, South Africa Network Recruitment Full time

My client is looking for an analytical and proactive Cost Accountant to manage job costing, financial reconciliations, and month-end reporting. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, implementing internal controls, and supporting digitisation initiatives within the finance function. This role is based in Modderfontein, Johannesburg East. Key Responsibilities: Process daily job costing and investigate discrepancies. Reconcile contract costing system to the general ledger. Finalise and report on monthly contract costing by the 3rd business day after the month-end. Ensure adherence to and improvement of monthly reporting timelines. Compile monthly management accounts and related financial reports. Perform month-end accounting tasks, including sub-ledger rollovers and journal entries. Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and resolve differences promptly. Perform VAT reconciliations. Maintain cashbooks and bank reconciliations. Collate, analyse, and report on vehicle fleet costs. Monitor and report on scaffolding utilisation. Manage and prepare amortisation of finance leases. Allocate inter-company costs and reconcile inter-company accounts. Allocate salary and wage costs through journals and reconciliations. Implement internal controls and support the shift to digitisation in finance operations. Assist with the implementation and testing of new financial systems. Conduct expense analysis and reporting. Compile and maintain fixed asset registers. Prepare audit files for areas of responsibility. Qualifications and Experience: BCom in Finance or Accounting. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. Experience with Syspro or similar accounting software is preferred. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. For more finance jobs, please visit If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful.


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