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  • Posted: Apr 21, 2026
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • Bilnor Staffing Solutions is a leading recruitment company specializing in the mining sector, with a strong focus on sourcing top talent for exploration, development, and operational roles across Southern as well as parts of Africa. With a proven track record of success, we are proud of our longstanding relationships with both industry leaders and some of th...
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    Cost Accountant

    • Bilnor Staffing Solutions' client in the mining sector is looking for an experienced Cost Accountant for position in Witbank / Middelburg, MP

    **South African Citizens and those living in the area will be preferred**
    Minimum Requirements:

    • Any B.Com degree in Accounting / Finance is required.
    • Professional qualification (CIMA / SAIPA) will be an advantage.
    • 3–5 years’ relevant cost accounting experience
    • Experience in a mining, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environment beneficial
    • Experience with inventory, costing, and margin analysis essential

    Computer Skills:

    • Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills.
    • Sage / ERP systems or other accounting packages.

    Personal Qualities:

    • Honest, reliable, analytical, team-player, pressure resilient, deadline driven, and results orientated.

    Skills:

    • Time-management
    • Able to multi-task
    • Attention to detail
    • Sound communication skills (written and verbal)
    • Financial data gathering and analysis
    • Collaboration with operational teams
    • Problem-solving
    • Results focused
    • Planning and organizing
    • Process and cost management
    • Adaptability

    Experience:

    • 3–5 years’ relevant cost accounting experience
    • Experience in a mining, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environment will be highly beneficial
    • Experience working with inventory, costing, and margin analysis essential

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Oversight Role

    • Daily adherence to cost controls and financial governance implemented by Management
    • Monitoring and analysis of store-level costs and operational expenses
    • Oversight of inventory valuation, stock movements, and shrinkage reporting
    • Ensuring accurate costing information is available to Stores and Buying departments
    • Supporting internal customers with cost and margin-related guidance

    Core Role

    • Act as finance business partner to Stores and Buying departments
    • Prepare and maintain accurate product and inventory costing models
    • Gross margin analysis and recommendations to Management
    • Support Buying with supplier pricing reviews, landed cost calculations, and deal evaluations
    • Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for stores
    • Identify breakdowns in cost controls and implement corrective action plans
    • Align with Stores Manager and Buying Manager to achieve departmental goals
    • Create value through cost optimisation and improved decision-making
       

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