Company and Job Description:
In this critical role, you will support business decision-making by providing accurate costing data, insightful analysis, and process optimisation across operations. Your responsibilities will include:
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Performing cost analysis, cost allocation, and variance reporting
• Maintaining and updating cost models and standard costings
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and cost control initiatives
• Monitoring operational expenses and identifying areas for savings
• Preparing detailed management reports for operational and financial stakeholders
• Ensuring system accuracy and efficiency within Syspro

 
Job Experience and Skills Required:).

• A Degree in Cost Accounting or a related financial qualification
• 3–5 years of costing experience (preferably in fleet-intensive, heavy industry, or similar)
• Syspro experience – essential
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Apply now!
 
For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: www.********.co.za
 
I also specialise in recruiting in the following:

• Financial Directors
• Chief Financial Officers
• Financial Managers
• Financial and Senior Accountants
• Cost and Management Accountants
• Financial Controllers

 
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information, contact:
Sunel Fourie
Researcher
Connect with me on LinkedIn! www.********.co.za

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 www.********.co.za
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
Connect with me on LinkedIn

Key Responsibilities

• Fleet Administration & Compliance
  • Maintain and update fleet registration (NATIS) documents, license transfers, and document control.
  • Ensure accurate fleet records and compliance across all regions.
  • Manage vehicle fines, 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 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.

Qualification and Skills Required

• Degree in Cost Accounting, Accounting, Finance, or 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 (WIIFM)?

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.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. For more finance jobs, please visit www.********.co.za

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles/positions.

For more information, contact:
Arista Palin
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
*****@*****.co.za