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Cost Accountant (Food Processing Plant)

How2Apply Talent Network

Middelburg (MP), Mpumalanga

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Finance & Accounting

R42 750 – R60 750/month

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Job Description

Your reports shape real decisions at this audit and advisory firm in Middelburg (MP), so they must be right. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

The work is in Middelburg (MP), Mpumalanga, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What your day looks like

Run the month-end close and prepare the trial balance
Draft annual financial statements under IFRS or IFRS for SMEs
Improve controls, such as segregation of duties on supplier changes
Calculate provisional tax and check the VAT201 before submission
Prepare the audit file and answer auditor queries

What you need

BCom Accounting or equivalent degree
You meet month-end deadlines without being chased
Understanding of South African income tax and VAT
Experience on an ERP such as Sage X3, Sage 300, Syspro or SAP Business One
Strong Excel skills, including large data sets and lookups

Nice if you have

Consolidation experience across several companies
Completed articles at an audit firm

What you get

Hybrid schedule outside month-end week
Medical aid and retirement fund contributions
Study assistance for board exams
Performance bonus linked to company results

How to apply

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): a brief sample of a management report with figures removed plus SAICA or SAIPA membership proof if you have it.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 5 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Middelburg (MP); applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Tips to get shortlisted

Recruiters check Excel skill live, so be ready to build a pivot table and a reconciliation in the interview.
Show what you improved, such as "cut month-end close from 10 days to 6"; results beat task lists.