Cost Accountant

Fusion Personnel; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A professional recruiting agency is seeking a skilled cost accountant with extensive experience in fleet administration in South Africa. Key responsibilities include maintaining fleet documentation, managing insurance claims, and conducting cost analysis. The ideal candidate holds a diploma or degree in Cost Accounting or Finance, with 35 years of relevant experience in heavy industry. Knowledge of Syspro ERP, VAT, and costing principles is preferred. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• 35 years of cost accounting experience in a fleet or heavy-industry environment.
• Experience with vehicle maintenance costing and insurance claims is advantageous.
• Knowledge of VAT and costing principles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update fleet registration documentation.
• Manage vehicle fines and compliance records.
• Conduct PPV analysis and investigate cost discrepancies.

Skills

Cost Accounting

Inventory Management

Vehicle Maintenance Costing

SAP ERP

VAT Knowledge

Education

Diploma / Degree in Cost Accounting or Finance

Tools

Syspro ERP

Job description

Requirements

• Diploma / Degree in Cost Accounting, Accounting, Finance, or similar.
• 35 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.