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An opportunity has arisen for a Cost Accountant in Grahamstown. Suitably qualified candidates from across Eastern Cape are invited to apply.
About This Position
This Cost Accountant role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Grahamstown. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the finance jobs pipeline across Eastern Cape.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Grahamstown team on trust, and the Cost Accountant role will feel that from week one.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Cost Accountant is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Eastern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Grahamstown teams, and the new Cost Accountant will feel that from the first week.
Growing With Us
Practically speaking, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the finance jobs team in Grahamstown have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Grahamstown team member.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Grahamstown have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.
Working in Grahamstown
On top of that, the role is based in Grahamstown, near the Port of Ngqura logistics hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Grahamstown and the broader Eastern Cape region.
Many candidates already living within reach of Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape.
Where You’ll Work
Importantly, the environment is structured and deadline-driven, with peaks around month-end, year-end and audit cycles. The wider team is collaborative, but focused work is the norm.
Notably, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Equally, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Eastern Cape.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Grahamstown site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
What We Offer
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Grahamstown contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the finance jobs space in Eastern Cape.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Notably, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Notably, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the finance jobs side of the business inside out. The Grahamstown group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
In addition, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Grahamstown will be explained during the hiring process.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Review expense claims against company policy and approval limits
- Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies
- Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
- Compile cash-flow forecasts and variance commentary for management
- Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk
- Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately
- Assist with VAT, PAYE and provisional tax submissions to SARS
- Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements and intercompany loans
What You’ll Need
- B.Com or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Hands-on experience with Sage, Pastel, SAP or Xero
- Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Experience supporting external audits is an advantage
- Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing
- Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.