Cost Accountant: Bloemfontein at FS Personnel Recruitment

Job Summary:

• Our client in the transport industry is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join their finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for cost analysis, budgeting, financial reporting, and providing management with accurate financial information to support strategic decision-making.
• In addition to strong accounting experience, the successful candidate must have a solid IT background and practical experience managing diesel accounts, tollgate accounts, and fleet card administration for a fleet of vehicles.

Salary: Negotiable (According to experience)

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant Accounting/Finance Qualification
• 2–5 years’ Cost Accounting experience
• Strong IT background
• Budgeting, forecasting & financial analysis experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience on ERP/Accounting systems (SAP, Sage, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics or similar)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing diesel accounts, tollgate accounts, and fleet card administration within a transport or logistics environment.
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport will be advantageous.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cost reporting and financial analysis
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Variance analysis
• Fleet cost management
• Financial reporting and reconciliations