General Cost Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR008115/Arist

Date posted:

Friday, December 5, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

We are currently recruiting for a General Cost Accountant within a fleet-intensive environment. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong cost accounting expertise and a solid understanding of fleet operations, vehicle maintenance, and insurance processes.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Fleet Administration & Compliance:
- Maintain and update fleet registration documents (NATIS), license transfers, and document control.
- Ensure accurate fleet records and compliance across all regions.
- Manage vehicle fines and duplication checks, and resolve discrepancies.
- Oversee tracker monitoring for compliance and cost impact.
- Manage cross-border documentation for company vehicles.
- Maintain forklift serial number records and ensure asset data accuracy.
Insurance & Risk Management:
- Manage full accident claim workflow with insurers: Logging, documentation, follow-ups, and settlement.
- Process additions/removals of vehicles from insurance schedules.
- Draft professional written communications, claim summaries, and supporting documents.
- Maintain and update fleet-related SOPs and risk management documentation.
Cost Accounting, Analysis & Reporting:
- Perform standard cost vs. purchase price variance (PPV) analysis and investigate discrepancies.
- Maintain inventory pricing in ERP (Syspro), including diesel and component updates.
- Create and capture new stock codes for workshop and fleet components.
- Conduct monthly reconciliations and stock movement reports.
- Process approved inventory adjustments and journals.
- Perform diesel consumption analysis, variance reporting, and cost controls.
- Conduct inventory cycle counts and month-end counts for workshop stores.
Operational & Workshop Support:
- Apply knowledge of vehicle repair processes to support accurate costing.
- Ensure that diesel requisition procedures are implemented and documented.
- Support workshop and operations teams with costing and internal reporting.
General Administration:
- Prepare accurate fleet, cost, and inventory reports for management.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies.
- Update SOPs, policies, and workflows as required.
- Perform ad hoc duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

Degree in Cost Accounting, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
3–5 years’ experience in cost accounting, preferably in fleet-intensive or heavy-industry environments.
Experience with vehicle maintenance costing, insurance claims, or workshop operations advantageous.
Strong ERP experience (Syspro preferred).
Knowledge of VAT, costing principles, and inventory management.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

What’s in it for me? You’ll gain exposure to complex cost accounting processes within a dynamic fleet environment, working closely with operational teams and insurers. This role offers career growth opportunities, competitive remuneration, and the chance to make a tangible impact on cost efficiency and compliance.

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For more information, contact:
Arista Palin
Specialist Recruitment Consultant

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