Cost Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR009079/JLo

Date posted:

Monday, March 16, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

480000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Calling all qualified Accountants with a passion for numbers and the construction industry!

POSITION INFO:
Company and Job Description:
My client in the construction sector is currently seeking a Financial / Cost Accountant to join their finance team as soon as possible.

As a Financial / Cost Accountant, you will be responsible for the following:

Processing contract/job costing on a daily basis.
Investigating and resolving discrepancies in contract costs.
Reconciling the contract costing system with the general ledger.
Finalizing and reporting monthly contract costing by the 3rd business day after month-end.
Ensuring adherence to, and improving, monthly reporting timelines.
Compiling monthly management accounts and related reports.
Performing month-end accounting tasks, including rolling over subledgers and processing journal entries.
Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and promptly resolving any discrepancies.
Performing VAT reconciliations.
Maintaining cashbooks and completing bank reconciliations.
Collating, analysing, and reporting on vehicle fleet costs.
Monitoring and reporting on scaffolding utilisation.
Preparing and managing the amortisation of finance leases.
Allocating intercompany costs and performing intercompany reconciliations.
Allocating salary and wage costs through journals and reconciliations.
Implementing internal controls and supporting the transition to digitisation within areas of responsibility.
Supporting Finance’s technology strategy by assisting with system implementations and conducting testing of new systems.
Conducting detailed analysis and review of expenses.
Maintaining and updating fixed asset registers.
Preparing audit files for areas within your area of responsibility.

Job Experience and Skills Required:
Completed BCom Accounting degree.
Completed SAICA articles.
2 – 5 years’ experience in cost accounting.
Experience with construction or manufacturing will be advantageous.

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For more information, contact:
Juanette Lotter
Executive Consultant

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