Cost Accountant

Looking for your next move as a Cost Accountant in Lichtenburg? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in North West.

The Role

An experienced Cost Accountant is needed to support operations in Lichtenburg. The role forms part of how the business keeps its finance jobs portfolio strong in North West.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the finance jobs team in North West make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

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 North West is consistently high and consistently fair.

Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the finance jobs group in Lichtenburg.

Equal Opportunity

Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Lichtenburg.

The hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for North West.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

In addition, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Lichtenburg.

Career Growth

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the finance jobs team in Lichtenburg 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 Lichtenburg 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 Lichtenburg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across North West.

Working in Lichtenburg

Beyond that, the role is based in Lichtenburg, near the Sun City corridor. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Lichtenburg and the broader North West region.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Lichtenburg, North West.

Many candidates already living within reach of Lichtenburg cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local North West 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 Lichtenburg.

Where You’ll Work

On top of that, 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.

Beyond that, 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.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Lichtenburg site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

On top of that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in North West.

Why Join Us

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Lichtenburg colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the finance jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

Crucially, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

On top of that, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Your Role

• Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements and intercompany loans
• Compile cash-flow forecasts and variance commentary for management
• Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately
• Assist with VAT, PAYE and provisional tax submissions to SARS
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions

Minimum Requirements

• Solid working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and SA tax basics
• Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure
• Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements
• Good written and verbal communication with non-finance stakeholders
• Working towards SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA designation is preferred
• Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
• Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.