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A Cost Accountant position is being filled in Schweizer-Reneke. Suitable candidates from across North West are invited to submit their applications for review.
About the Opportunity
An experienced Cost Accountant is needed to support operations in Schweizer-Reneke. The role forms part of how the business keeps its finance jobs portfolio strong in North West.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Schweizer-Reneke team on trust, and the Cost Accountant role will feel that from week one.
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 Schweizer-Reneke much easier.
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.
The Environment
Notably, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Schweizer-Reneke site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Notably, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in North West. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Working in Schweizer-Reneke
Notably, the role is based in Schweizer-Reneke, near the Sun City corridor. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Schweizer-Reneke and the broader North West region.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Schweizer-Reneke, North West.
Many candidates already living within reach of Schweizer-Reneke 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 Schweizer-Reneke.
Equal Opportunity
Importantly, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across 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.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Schweizer-Reneke.
Day in the Life
Most days begin by working through your inbox, prioritising urgent supplier or audit queries before settling into the books. You move between reconciliations, journal entries and review meetings, breaking out spreadsheets when something doesn’t tie up. Mid-morning calls with operations or sales help you understand the numbers behind the numbers, and the afternoon is usually given to deeper work: management reports, tax submissions or supporting a junior with a tricky reconciliation. By the time you log off, you have nudged the business closer to a clean month-end.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Schweizer-Reneke.
On top of that, the Schweizer-Reneke office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.
Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when North West operations throw up the unexpected.
Your Role
- Process payment runs and resolve supplier queries timeously
- Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies
- Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk
- Review expense claims against company policy and approval limits
- Assist with VAT, PAYE and provisional tax submissions to SARS
- Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
- Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation
Minimum Requirements
- Working towards SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA designation is preferred
- 2-4 years’ experience in a similar finance role
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure
- B.Com or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.