Cost Accountant

Minimum requirements:

• B Com Degree
• SAICA articles (completed/signed off within the last two years)
• 1-year post articles accounting experience
• Advanced computer literacy (MS Office) 
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Good understanding of accounting Verbal and written communication
• Experience in accounting treatment of future contracts, derivatives and SAFEX transactions 

Responsibilities:

• Analysis of purchase and sale transactions, including all ancillary items
• Provide management with feedback on the results of the analysis
• Identification and reporting of risks/shortfalls
• Confirm the accuracy of month-end calculations and reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with group policies, applicable regulations, VAT and tax legislation, and assist internal and external auditors when required
• Assistance with the preparation of annual budgets 
• Ensure proper filing and record-keeping of documents