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A Cost Accountant is needed in Aliwal North. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Eastern Cape operation.
About This Position
The Cost Accountant vacancy forms part of how the Aliwal North branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the finance jobs side of the business moving forward.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Aliwal North team.
Equally, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Aliwal North also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Cost Accountant to step into the finance jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
About Aliwal North
Aliwal North continues to grow as an employment hub in Eastern Cape, with along the Sunshine Coast tourism belt. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Aliwal North, Eastern Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of Aliwal North cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Aliwal North.
Your Future Here
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The finance jobs space in Aliwal North offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Eastern Cape.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Practically speaking, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Aliwal North have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Aliwal North team member.
About the Team
Equally, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Aliwal North office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Eastern Cape operations get busy.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Notably, the team mix in Aliwal North reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Why This Role
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Aliwal North colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the finance jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Aliwal North teams.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Eastern Cape.
Equally, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Aliwal North keep progressing.
Core Functions
- Process payment runs and resolve supplier queries timeously
- Assist with budget preparation and quarterly re-forecasting cycles
- Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements and intercompany loans
- Review expense claims against company policy and approval limits
- Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation
- Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
- Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk
- Monitor debtors’ age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
Who We’re Looking For
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Experience supporting external audits is an advantage
- Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing
- 2-4 years’ experience in a similar finance role
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.