Job Opportunity: Business Area Accountant at Modikwa Platinum Mine (JV) – Mining Industry Finance Role in South Africa

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Business Area Accountant at Modikwa Platinum Mine (JV).

Job Title: Business Area Accountant
Location: Modikwa Platinum Mine (JV), South Africa
Closing Date: 15 July 2026
Contract: Permanent
Job Type: Full-Time

The incumbent will report to the Information Management Leader.

Key Responsibilities

Provide timely and accurate analysis, challenge, and insightful review of performance results (budgets, forecast, actuals).
Manage costs effectively, controlling variances and implementing corrective actions.
Ensure correct cost allocations and implement activity costing systems.

Prepare annual budgets and long-term plans, coordinating with relevant stakeholders.
Apply zero-based budgeting principles and methodologies.
Build strong working relationships with key business stakeholders.

Monitor, review, and follow up on control and reporting issues, ensuring policy and legislative compliance.
Enable weekly and monthly cost reviews and management reports.
Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost control, and savings initiatives.

Support data integrity for financial information and reporting.
Oversee bonus and incentive calculations, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

Understand contractual obligations impacting the business area and ensure adherence.
Contribute to the Finance and Information Management team strategy development and achievement.

Requirements

BCom Degree or National Diploma in Management Accounting.
Minimum of three years finance or management accounting experience, preferably within the mining industry.

Advanced computer literacy (MS Office Suite).
Experience with ERP and reporting systems such as SAP and Hyperion Essbase is advantageous.

Strong communication, coordination, and analytical skills.
Valid code D8 driver’s license.
Medical certificate of fitness to work in a mining environment.

Package

The package will be in accordance with Modikwa’s compensation schedule.

Application Process

Interested applicants are requested to submit their CVs with certified copies of qualifications via email to: modikwacentralrecruit@modikwa.co.za. Attachments are mandatory; applications without certified qualifications will not be considered.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be appointed conditionally upon passing a medical fitness assessment in line with the Mine Health and Safety Act 29/1996.
Applicants may be required to undergo job-related assessments during the selection process.

Correspondence will only be sent to shortlisted candidates.
If no response is received within 21 days post-closing date, the application will be deemed unsuccessful.
Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants from designated groups, with first consideration given to women.

Equal Opportunity & Privacy Policy

Modikwa is committed to employment equity and will process personal data in accordance with POPIA regulations. By submitting your CV, you consent to the processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes.