General Cost Accountant

SUMMARY:
A well-established organisation operating within a fleet-intensive and heavy-industry environment is urgently seeking a skilled General Cost Accountant to join their finance team, based in Johannesburg.
The successful candidate will be responsible for vehicle maintenance costing, insurance claims, VAT, inventory management, and applying strong costing principles to support accurate financial reporting.
This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional with solid costing exposure and strong ERP system experience (Syspro preferred).

POSITION INFO:
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Perform full costing function including product, fleet, and operational costing
- Manage vehicle maintenance costing and insurance claim processes
- Oversee inventory management and ensure accurate costing allocations
- Ensure correct VAT application and compliance
- Prepare costing reports, variance analysis, and financial insights for management
- Maintain strong ERP system controls (Syspro preferred)
- Support month-end and year-end processes
- Drive improvements in costing methodologies and systems

Qualifications & Experience:
- Degree in Cost Accounting or related field
- 3 – 5 years’ experience in a costing role
- Experience in a fleet-intensive or heavy-industry environment
- Strong exposure to vehicle maintenance costing and insurance claims
- Strong knowledge of costing principles, VAT, and inventory management
- ERP experience essential (Syspro advantageous)
- High attention to detail and strong analytical ability

Apply Now!!
If you are a driven Cost Accountant with strong costing experience in a heavy-industry or fleet environment, apply directly today on If you have not had any response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for other suitable opportunities.
For more information, contact:
Joy Bhembe
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
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