General Cost Accountant

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.
• 35 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.

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