Job Description
About the Role
Network Finance is seeking a highly operational Cost Accountant to join our team in Johannesburg North. As a key member of our finance department, you will work closely with operational teams, suppliers and management to ensure accurate costing sheets, reconciliations and reports. If you are detail-oriented, deadline-driven and enjoy working in a structured environment, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain accurate costing sheets, reconciliations and reports
- Match budgets to approved quotes and invoices prior to payment
- Review and validate payment reconciliations for accuracy, authorisation and timing
- Ensure job cards, invoices and approved rates align correctly
- Maintain up-to-date supplier records per area and service type
- Track repairs and maintenance projects, including costs, budgets and timelines
- Ensure compliance with agreed invoicing terms, payment conditions and negotiated rates
- Balance supplier statements against payment reconciliations
- Track guarantees and warranties linked to repairs and maintenance work
- Deliver weekly and monthly reporting on departmental spend and project progress
- Provide ad hoc finance and administrative support to office, fleet and maintenance teams
Requirements
- Matric (Grade 12); essential
- Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or related field; essential
- Completed articles; OR
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in an accounting or costing role
- Proven experience in costing, reconciliations, reporting and data matching
- Strong Microsoft Office 365 skills (Excel intermediate level)
- High attention to detail with a strong control mindset
- Well-organised, methodical and deadline driven
- Comfortable working with operational teams and third-party service providers
Qualifications
- Completed Matric (Grade 12)
Salary & Benefits
Not specified in the original job description.
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About Finance/Accounting Management Jobs in Gauteng
In Gauteng, South Africa, the finance and accounting management field is a significant contributor to the province’s economy, with various industries relying on skilled professionals to manage their financial operations. Typically, this field offers stable employment opportunities with good prospects for career advancement. Generally, the demand for finance and accounting managers remains high across multiple sectors.
Salary expectations for finance and accounting management positions in Gauteng are generally broad and can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Broadly speaking, salaries typically range from R400 000 to R1 500 000 per annum, with senior roles often commanding higher remuneration packages. However, these figures are subject to change and may not reflect actual salaries for specific job openings.
Common skills required for finance and accounting management positions include proficiency in financial software, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and leadership skills, experience with financial reporting and regulatory compliance, knowledge of financial management principles and practices, and a solid understanding of taxation laws. Typically, candidates with a degree in finance, accounting, or business administration are well-suited for these roles.
Finance and accounting managers can be found across various industry sectors, including the financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and more. The financial services sector, for example, often employs finance and accounting professionals to manage its operational finances, while the technology industry may require them to oversee the financial aspects of software development or IT projects.
Career progression opportunities in this field are generally good, with experienced finance and accounting managers often moving into senior roles such as department head or director of finance. Many companies also offer training and development programs to help employees acquire new skills and advance their careers.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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