Farm Modderfontein,

Old Vereeniging Road,

Westonaria, 1779

PO Box 57,

Westonaria, 1780

South Africa

Tel +27 11 411 1000

Dir +27 11 411 1797

Fax +27 11 411 1588 Deep is recruiting!

This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a dynamic and engaged team of professionals, working together to become the beacon of pride for our people, our communities, our stakeholders, and our shareholders.

At South Deep, we value each person's individual and collective contribution and support your ongoing development, helping you to achieve your career and our business aspirations.

POSITION:

Cost Accountant

JOB GRADING:

C-Upper

DEPARTMENT:

Commercial Services - Finance

SITE:

South Deep Gold Mine

The Cost Accountant is responsible for accounting duties (e.g. cost element analysis, allocation correction journals, requisition releasing, budget compilation and commitment follow up) by compiling, consolidating, and analysing actual costs against budgets and identifying opportunities to reduce wastage.

Minimum Requirements:

Grade 12 or equivalent
Relevant tertiary qualification (degree or equivalent in Costing, Financial Management or Management Accounting)
A minimum of 3 years' management or cost accounting experience within a mining/ manufacturing environment
Have SAP CO and PS experience
Knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint and advanced Excel skills
Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant's suitability for employment

Key Competencies:

Proven track record in personal safety management
Strong problem-solving and systems thinking skills
A high level of motivation, strong work ethic and self-starting attitude
Assertiveness and high-level attention to detail
Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Duties and Responsibilities:

Participate in and lead operational safety, health, environmental and risk management campaigns
Lead and supervise team ensuring effective task assignment and delivery and, take necessary actions to enhance team and individual performance
Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements
Ensuring 100% SOX compliance in your area of responsibility
Invoice query resolution emanating from cost and variance analysis
Preparing daily, weekly and monthly cost reports for review by the management accountant
Completion of monthly reconciliations, adhoc report, resolving queries timeously
Processing of necessary costing journals
Monitoring cost management - actual versus budget, price and volume variances
Assisting in preparation of annual budget
Assisting in preparation of monthly management packs
Assisting Management Accountant with budgets and compile variance reports
Report and recommend information to management that contributes to effective decision making

Closing Date: 27 November 2024

Please note that the Gold Fields code of conduct strictly prohibits the exchange of any payment as part of its recruitment process.

Should you require any assistance or have any challenges in applying for a position, please contact the Recruitment hub on 011 411 1387

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