Job Description
This job is for a Senior Accountant to work with a well-known company in mining, commodity trading, and bulk materials logistics. The role is based in Illovo, Johannesburg, Gauteng. You will manage financial processes related to trade, logistics, and inventory in a complex supply chain environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Creating and maintaining detailed costing models for commodity trades, contracts, and bulk shipments
- Calculating profitability of trades and vessels, comparing actual results against expected margins
- Handling landed cost calculations (transport, rail freight, port handling, storage, stockpile management)
- Managing inventory accounting (stock reconciliations, accruals, cost allocations, foreign currency exposure)
- Preparing monthly management accounts, variance analyses, budgets, and cash flow forecasts
Requirements:
- Relevant degree/diploma in Accounting, Finance, or Cost & Management Accounting (CIMA/CGMA preferred)
- 8-10 years experience in finance/costing, preferably in commodity trading, mining, or logistics
- Strong technical skills in trade costing, landed cost allocation, and foreign currency risk evaluation
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling expertise
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems handling large datasets
Offer:
- Salary: R600,000 - R800,000 per annum
- Full-time permanent position with career growth opportunities