Title / Role: Cost Accountant

Department: Finance

Reports to: General Manager / Business Owner

Location: Boksburg — full-time, on-site.

Vacancy: Three-month contract with the possibility of permanent employment. Immediate start required.

• Salary budget: R50,000 per month.

• Benefits: No pension or medical aid benefits.

• Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 07:30–16:30; Friday, 07:30–13:30.

• Company shutdown: 21–31 December.

Seniority: Not specified by the client.

Overview:

The Cost Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring statutory compliance, supporting management reporting and safeguarding the financial integrity of the organisation. The role covers a broad range of accounting, payroll, compliance and operational finance functions.

Responsibilities:

1. Daily Duties

• Maintain financial records and process transactions.

• Manage cash and banking activities.

• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable.

• Maintain compliance and financial controls.

2. Monthly Duties

• Complete statutory returns and ensure compliance.

• Process payroll.

• Perform bank reconciliations.

• Prepare month-end journals and adjustments.

• Prepare management reports.

• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.

• Maintain fixed asset records.

• Manage inventory accounting.

3. Quarterly Duties

• Prepare quarterly financial reports and management packs for senior management review.

• Conduct detailed general ledger reviews to identify mispostings, unusual balances and errors requiring correction.

• Review statutory compliance obligations to ensure there are no outstanding submissions or payments.

• Submit interim EMP501 reconciliations, if required by SARS, and review PAYE and UIF accounts.

4. Annual Duties

• Complete year-end close and audit preparation.

• Complete annual statutory submissions.

• Prepare the annual budget.

5. Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance, controls and governance.

• Perform financial analysis and reporting.

• Manage import processing and foreign suppliers.

• Manage debtors and credit control.

• Resolve queries and liaise with stakeholders.

• Perform product costing.

• Handle SARS matters, registrations and statutory compliance.

• Administer the Sage system and provide staff training.

Minimum Requirements:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in management or a related field is recommended.

• Three to five years of experience in the pump industry, including sales and branch management.

• A minimum of two years of experience managing teams.

Skills & Competencies

• Accountability.

• Effective written and verbal communication.

• Conflict resolution.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk and move around the site for extended periods.

• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to drive regularly for business.

• Ability to work outdoors in hot, sunny and cold conditions.

• Ability to work in dusty, noisy or industrial environments.

• Willingness to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety boots, vests and hearing protection.