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Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant

Carlysle Human CapitalMidrand, South Africa
13 days ago
Job description

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (BCom / BCompt preferred).
  • 5+ years experience in cost accounting, project accounting, or management accounting within a corporate or project-driven environment.
  • Strong knowledge and experience in :

Revenue recognition (IFRS 15)

  • Work-in-progress (WIP) management
  • Contract assets and liabilities accounting
  • Project accruals and cost allocations
  • Advanced Excel and ERP systems experience (SAP / Oracle / Sage / similar).
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Key Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end project accounting, ensuring accurate tracking of project costs, revenues, and margins.
  • Prepare and review monthly WIP and revenue recognition schedules in line with IFRS standards.
  • Record and reconcile contract assets (unbilled revenue) and contract liabilities (deferred income).
  • Process project accruals and ensure proper cut-off of income and expenses at month-end.
  • Analyse project performance, identify variances, and provide financial insights to project managers and finance leadership.
  • Ensure financial accuracy of project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
  • Assist with internal and external audits by providing relevant project financial data and reconciliations.
  • Maintain strong internal controls and ensure all accounting practices adhere to company policies and accounting standards.
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