Cost and Project Accountant (NW)

SUMMARY:
Cost and Project Accountant with relevant qualifications and experience

POSITION INFO:

Junior Cost / Project Accountant (POS 24171)

Tharisa (Marikana), North West

R28 – 30 000.00 PM

Job Purpose:

This position is accountable for efficient and effective project budgeting, monitoring the progress of projects, investigating variances, ensuring accurate invoicing and reporting on project profits achieved.

Requirements:

• Degree BCom/CIMA + 2-3 years’ experience

OR

• Diploma in Costing with 5 – 6 years’ experience

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that documentation is received from Services department on a new project;
• Setting up a Budget for new projects based on approved PO value and timeline from services department;
• Monitor and approve the issue of stock for the specific project;
• Processing of material usages;
• Weekly material stock count;
• Ensure that invoicing requirements are met as per specific client needs;
• Ensure accuracy of project invoicing;
• Monitor and report on actual expenditure compared to budget and raise any issues;
• Promote project cost savings;
• Monitor and ensure that project changes are accounted for in the final project sign off;
• Ensure the maintenance of internal documentation to ensure that project is accepted by client;
• Sign off projects with Operations Manager before final project closure;
• Ensure that all stock and services related costs are captured for month end close off;
• Prepare detailed project analysis and reconcile sales, cost and inventory accounts;
• Report on a weekly basis on project budget versus actuals;
• Performing any other tasks upon request from Financial Manager.
• Maintain project-related records, including contracts and change orders;
• Review and approve contractors invoicing related to a project;
• Recon of all contractors invoicing on project;
• Liaise with Project managers to get required information;
• Investigate project variances and submit variance reports to management;
• Assist in providing information for annual audit.

Closing Date: 30 June 2024

To apply for this position, please send word format CVs to and use POS24171 in the subject line.