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The General Cost Accountant is responsible for managing, analysing, and controlling cost-related activities within the business, with a particular focus on fleet operations, vehicle maintenance, diesel m management, insurance claims, and inventory costing. The role requires exceptional communication and writing skills, extensive interaction with insurers, operational staff, and suppliers, and a good understanding of vehicle repairs, workshop processes, and fleet cost controls. The incumbent ensures accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all fleet- related financial transactions and supports operational decision-making through accurate reporting and cost analysis.

KEY OUTPUTS

Fleet Administration & Compliance:

• Maintain, update, and file all fleet registration (NATIS) documents, including transfers of ownership, license plate changes, and document control.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date fleet records and compliance across all region.
• Manage vehicle fines, conduct duplication checks, and resolve discrepancies.

Insurance & Risk Management:

• Manage full accident claim workflow with insurance brokers: incident logging, documentation, follow-ups, negotiations, and settlement
• Process additions and removals of vehicles from insurance schedules.
• Maintain and update fleet-related procedures, SOPs, and risk management documentation (pre-trip checklist, diesel requisition procedures, insurance claims processes, workshop buying workflow, etc.)

Cost Accounting, Analysis & Reporting:

• Perform standard cost vs. purchase price variance (PPV) analysis and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain inventory pricing in ERP system, including diesel, paraffin, and component price updates.
• Conduct monthly reconciliations and stock movement reports.
• Perform detailed diesel consumption analysis, usage trends, variance reporting, and cost controls.
• Perform inventory cycle counts and month-end counts for workshop stores (tyres, fuel, spares) and report on variances.

Operational & Workshop Support:

• Apply knowledge of vehicle repair processes and maintenance cycles to support operational costing accuracy.
• Ensure diesel requisition procedures are implemented, controlled, and correctly documented.
• Support workshop, fleet, and operations teams with costing, analysis, and internal reporting.

General Administration & Other Duties:

• Prepare accurate fleet, cost, and inventory reports for management review.
• Ensure all costing activities comply with internal controls and financial policies.
• Prepare and update SOPs, policies, and workflows as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12
• Diploma or Degree in Cost Accounting, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in cost accounting, preferably in a fleet-intensive or heavy-industry environment.
• Experience with vehicle maintenance costing, insurance claims, or workshop operations highly advantageous.
• Strong ERP

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person