Work-Force
Whether you are a seasoned Cost Accountant or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Mbombela. The team hires on merit and across communities in Mpumalanga.
About the Opportunity
The Cost Accountant position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Mpumalanga. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Mbombela and across the finance jobs space.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the finance jobs team in Mpumalanga make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the finance jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Mbombela much easier.
What We Offer
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Mbombela colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the finance jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
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 Mpumalanga.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Mbombela teams.
About the Team
On top of that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Mbombela office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Mpumalanga 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.
Importantly, the team mix in Mbombela reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Diversity and Inclusion
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Mpumalanga, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
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.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Mpumalanga.
Daily Duties
- Assist with VAT, PAYE and provisional tax submissions to SARS
- Process payment runs and resolve supplier queries timeously
- Assist with budget preparation and quarterly re-forecasting cycles
- Maintain accurate general ledger entries and trial balance integrity
- Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
- Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements and intercompany loans
- Monitor debtors’ age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
- Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies
Who We’re Looking For
- Clear credit and criminal record
- Experience supporting external audits is an advantage
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing
- 2-4 years’ experience in a similar finance role
- Solid working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and SA tax basics
- Hands-on experience with Sage, Pastel, SAP or Xero
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.