Finance
Cost Accountant
Hire Resolve
Evander, Mpumalanga
Permanent
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Posted 13 November 2025 - Closing Date 30 November 2025

Job Details

Job Description

A leading mining company is seeking a highly skilled Mine Cost Accountant to join their finance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing and analysing project and operational costs, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and providing critical financial insights to ensure the efficiency and profitability of mining operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong cost accounting expertise and experience in the mining or manufacturing sector to make a tangible impact.


Responsibilities

  • Perform detailed project analysis and prepare business cases for proposed projects.

  • Conduct costing analysis, cost comments, and reconciliations to identify trends and variances.

  • Manage cost allocations and ensure accurate expense distribution across cost centres.

  • Forecast production, costs, and profitability, identifying areas for improvement and efficiency.

  • Monitor fuel management and related costs.

  • Lead the budget compilation process, including planning, preparation, and submission of relevant budgets.

  • Assist management with budget preparation and monitoring.

  • Track spending and financial controls to ensure alignment with approved budget parameters.

  • Report on periodic variances and their causes, suggesting corrective actions and process improvements.

  • Prepare and present management reports using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

  • Provide feedback and financial insight to non-financial managers for decision-making support.

  • Assist users with cost enquiries and ERP system queries.

  • Identify, analyse, and correct incorrect allocations, costing errors, and validation issues on reports.

  • Prepare and post correcting journals where necessary.

  • Ensure adherence to internal financial policies and procedures.

  • Participate in review and planning meetings and provide minutes and feedback to management.

  • Assist with the compilation of audit files and compliance with applicable financial regulations.

  • Identify opportunities to improve costing processes and operational efficiencies.

  • Assist users in the preparation of capital motivations, budget access, budget approval, and over-expenditure documentation.


Requirements 

  • BCom in Management Accounting or an equivalent qualification in Finance or Cost Accounting.

  • Minimum of more than 5 years’ relevant working experience, preferably within a Mining or Manufacturing environment.

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

  • ERP system experience is essential (experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX will be an advantage).

  • Strong mathematical and computer literacy skills.

  • Excellent administration and organisational abilities.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

  • High level of accuracy and methodical work approach.

  • Ability to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure.

  • Must be medically fit.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team


Benefits
  • Salary: Based on experience and qualifications.

  • Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move today

    • Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
    • You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [email protected]
    • Please use "Cost Accountant" as your subject line when applying via email 

    We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future


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