Tender Costing Accountant: CSA

A position for a Tender Costing Accountant exists at CSA Helderkruin-Bid Department, reporting to the Group Bid Manager.  The overall purpose of this position is to assist with complex costing schedules, assist with the costing on the high volumes of tenders within the Group. The position will also be required to assist with the auditing of submitted and pre-submitted costings.

Qualifications, experience and other competencies required:

• BCom Degree in Accounting (Honours preferable).
• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Computer literate in MS Office suite with Advance Excel essential.
• Own vehicle and valid driver’s license.
• No Criminal record or any pending cases.
• Ability to work without supervision and meet strict deadlines.
• Financial Acumen with attention to detail.
• Should reside in the West Rand or surrounding areas.

Key areas of responsibility: (Not totally inclusive)

• Ensure required cost proposals and supporting documents are prepared timely and accurately.
• Prepare supporting documentation for cost proposal submissions.
• Provide cost advice to proposal teams in conjunction with proposal objectives.
• Present draft proposal budgets for cost proposal reviews.
• Assist in development and enforcement of compliance with the company’s cost and pricing processes and procedures.
• Assist in quality control and auditing of submission.
• Adhoc requirements as required by Group Bid Manager.

Other personality attributes and Core Competencies:

• Must be honest and reliable
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills
• Assertiveness
• Self-Motivated and Driving Success
• High attention to detail with numeric accuracy
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Communicating Information
• Investigating Issues
• Giving Support

We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. Whilst preference is always given to existing employees and the choice made is purely on merit, Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Black Female Candidates are encouraged and supported in the FSG team.  Whilst black female candidates will be given priority as per our transformation policy subject to the above criteria.

Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd supports global fair practice and business ethics on continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate.

Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 10 working days from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.