Fixed Asset Accountant (Mining)

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Potchefstroom, North West
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Posted 1 day ago
Contract Finance & Accounting
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Job Description

You'll own the monthly numbers for an agricultural co-operative in Potchefstroom, from journals to the management pack. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Home base is an agricultural co-operative on the Potchefstroom side of North West.

The work, day to day

  • Draft annual financial statements under IFRS or IFRS for SMEs
  • Run the month-end close and prepare the trial balance
  • Track stock costing, standard costs and production variances
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts and clear old reconciling items
  • Review creditors, debtors and payroll journals from the clerks
  • Calculate provisional tax and check the VAT201 before submission
  • Prepare the audit file and answer auditor queries

What you need

  • Understanding of South African income tax and VAT
  • Experience on an ERP such as Sage X3, Sage 300, Syspro or SAP Business One
  • At least 3 years of post-qualification accounting experience
  • You meet month-end deadlines without being chased
  • Strong Excel skills, including large data sets and lookups

Extra points for

  • CIMA qualification for management accounting posts
  • CA(SA) with SAICA, or AGA(SA) or Professional Accountant (SA) with SAIPA

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

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): certified degree certificate and full academic record, a brief sample of a management report with figures removed plus last three payslips.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 8 working days.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeContract
LocationPotchefstroom, North West
CategoryFinance & Accounting
Experience8+ years
Posted2 November 2026
Closing Date26 November 2026
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