Sales Accountant
Position Summary
Introduction
ASSMANG Pty Ltd is seeking a highly skilled, motivated and dedicated individuals who would like to be part of this exciting mine and who would like to make use of this unique opportunity to grow and develop within the company to apply for the position at our Black Rock Mine Operations, situated 80km North-West of Kuruman in the Northern Cape. To manage and account for both local and export sales with specific focus on revenue as well as associated cost of sales transactions in a mining operation. Ensuring accurate financial reporting, IFRS 15 compliance and alignment with internal cost control strategies.
Job description
Coordinate, implement, control and monitor change plans:
Support and participate in sub-functional change management to drive transformation and optimisation. Drawing from own experience or vocational knowledge, identify and recommend initiatives aimed at eliminating waste, improved productivity and reduce operating costs within scope.
Data integrity control:
Obtain, check and refine information. Collate and submit reports. Run data exception reports and take corrective action. Conduct document control detailed checks.
Identify improvement initiatives:
Identify recurring problems and derive creative solutions involving team members or using own vocational knowledge and experience.
Implement compliance requirements:
Implement compliance requirements. Communicate compliance changes.
Conflict resolution:
Resolve problems as they are encountered to ensure achievement against plan.
Implementation of operational plans:
Ensure operational plan is implemented.
Export Revenue Accounting:
Verify, record and reconcile export sales transactions in accordance with IFRS and company policies.
Monitor and validate export contracts, pricing terms, Incoterms and payment terms
Ensure timely invoicing and revenue recognition based on shipment and delivery milestones
Liaise with logistics and marketing teams to confirm export volumes and pricing
Monitor and validate foreign exchange rates on invoices
Cost of Sales Management:
Calculate and allocate direct and indirect costs associated with exported products
Track/ verify freight, insurance, port charges, and other export-related expenses
Debtors Management:
Process export invoices in line with shipping and contract terms
Allocate payments received
Monitor customer accounts and follow up on overdue payments
Maintain accurate debtor aging reports
Reconcile inventory movements at harbour with export volumes
Compliance and Controls:
Ensure compliance with tax regulations, customs requirements, and foreign exchange controls.
Ensure all required export documents (invoices, bills of lading, certificates of origin, etc.) are received
Maintain documentation for audits and regulatory reviews
Implement internal controls to safeguard revenue and cost data integrity.
Ensure completeness & accuracy of revenue and expense reporting
Ensure compliance of IFRS 15
Reporting and Analysis:
Prepare monthly export revenue and cost of sales reports.
Prepare monthly Debtors / Revenue/ COS Expense Accrual reconciliations
Stakeholder Engagement:
Engage with external auditors, customs officials, and financial institutions as needed
Liaise with logistics and shipping departments to confirm dispatch and delivery
Collaborate with supply chain, operations, and commercial and sales teams
Tax Accounting services:
Assist with preparation of annual operational mining tax pack, VAT returns, general tax compliance and submit for review to Financial Accountant.
Financial Reporting
Assist with the preparation of statutory, month-end, interim and year-end financial reporting and closure.
Team relationships and conflict resolution:
Maintain active and informative relations with all team members and colleagues, take remedial actions where necessary.
Personal development and participation in team coaching:
Complete Individual Development Plan. Attend learning and development courses. Participate in peer and team learning initiatives. Provide team members with appropriate coaching and development.
COMPANY VALUES
Integrity
Accountability
Care
Collaboration
Embracing Diversity
Excellence
Minimum requirements
· Grade 12
· National Diploma: Accounting
· Bachelor of Commerce: Accounting (Alternative)
· 3 to 5 Years Management or Financial Accounting Experience in a Mining, Manufacturing or Export Intensive Industry With a strong understanding of IFRS, Cost Accounting and International Trade.
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