Cost Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFE009274/Robyn

Date posted:

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

370000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Lead the Numbers. Strengthen the Operation.
Ready for a role where your costing skills shape day-to-day outcomes? Step into the heart of a fleet-intensive operation.

POSITION INFO:
We’re looking for a General Cost Accountant to join a high-performance team in a fast-paced, heavy-industry operation. This role is ideal for someone with strong costing experience who thrives in environments where accuracy, speed, and operational insight matter. You’ll take ownership of costing, inventory controls, vehicle maintenance costing, and insurance claims while supporting the finance function with VAT and ERP-driven reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

Costing & Analysis: Apply costing principles to support operational and financial decision-making
Fleet & Maintenance Costing: Manage vehicle maintenance costing and insurance claim processing
Inventory Management: Oversee and improve stock controls, accuracy, and valuation
VAT & Compliance: Ensure accurate VAT application and adherence to financial standards
Systems Oversight: Work extensively on ERP systems (Syspro preferred) to strengthen financial processes

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Qualification: Degree in Cost Accounting or related field
Experience: 3–5 years in a fleet-intensive or heavy-industry environment
Technical Skills: Strong costing, VAT, insurance claims, and inventory management background
Systems: Solid ERP exposure (Syspro advantageous)
Personality: Detail-driven, analytical, and able to function effectively in a high-activity environment

If you’re ready to put your costing expertise to work where it counts, let’s start the conversation

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