Cost Accountant

About the position

Well-established company based on the East Rand seeks a Cost Accountant to join their team!
Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Cost Accounting, Accounting, Finance, or similar.
• 3–5 years’ cost accounting experience in a fleet or heavy-industry environment.
• Experience with vehicle maintenance costing and insurance claims advantageous.
• Syspro ERP experience preferred.
• Knowledge of VAT, costing principles, and inventory management.

Responsibilities:

Fleet Administration & Compliance

• Maintain and update fleet registration (NATIS) documentation and regional compliance records.
• Manage vehicle fines, tracker compliance, and cross-border documentation.
• Ensure accurate asset and forklift serial number records.

Insurance & Risk Management

• Manage full accident and insurance claim processes with brokers.
• Update insurance schedules and risk-related SOPs.
• Prepare professional written claim summaries and documentation.

Cost Accounting, Analysis & Reporting

• Perform PPV analysis, investigate cost discrepancies, and update ERP pricing.
• Conduct stock reconciliations, inventory adjustments, and process journals.
• Analyse diesel consumption, usage variances, and inventory cycle counts.

Operational & Workshop Support

• Support fleet and workshop teams with costing, diesel control, and maintenance reports.
• Ensure diesel requisition and workshop processes are correctly documented and followed.

General Administration

• Prepare accurate fleet, cost, and inventory reports.
• Maintain internal controls, SOPs, policies, and perform ad-hoc duties.

Desired Skills:

• cost accountant
• cost accounting
• accounting-cost