Cost Accountant- Kliprivier

Kliprivier, South Africa

Job Openings Cost Accountant- Kliprivier

Job Purpose

Responsible for providing accurate lane rate modelling, financial analysis, reporting, and insights on:

This role supports cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and operational decision-making across the Transport fleet.

1. Rate Modelling and Pricing

Develop, calculate, and maintain transport rates for all lanes, customers, and contracts.
Build and manage rate models based on operational cost drivers including:
- Fuel
- Labour
- Maintenance
- Tolls
- Insurance
- Overheads
Ensure pricing aligns with:
- Market conditions
- Contractual requirements
- Company profitability targets
Analyse:
- Cost per kilometre
- Trip profitability
- Route profitability
Support commercial teams with:
- Pricing proposals
- Tenders
- Customer negotiations

2. Fuel Cost Analysis & Reporting

Monitor, analyse, and report fleet fuel consumption and fuel costs by:
- Vehicle
- Route
- Depot
- Customer
Track fuel efficiency metrics such as:
- km/litre
- cost per km
Identify trends, variances, and anomalies.
Investigate fuel variances against:
- Budgets
- Targets
- Historical performance
Support fuel reconciliation processes, including:
- Fuel card usage
- Bulk fuel
- Supplier invoices
Identify fuel cost-saving opportunities and support efficiency initiatives.

3. Maintenance Cost Analysis & Reporting

Analyse fleet maintenance costs, including:
- Servicing
- Repairs
- Tyres
- Breakdowns
- Parts
Report on:
- Maintenance cost per vehicle
- Cost per kilometre
- Planned vs unplanned maintenance
Track vehicle downtime and its financial impact on:
- Fleet availability
- Utilisation
Support lifecycle cost analysis and vehicle/trailer replacement planning.
Identify:
- High-cost vehicles
- Recurring maintenance issues
Provide actionable insights to operations.

4. Budgeting & Forecasting

Develop transport cost budgets and forecasts.
Monitor budget performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Support preparation of:
- Fuel budgets
- Maintenance budgets
- Rolling forecasts
Monitor actual costs vs budget and explain variances clearly and accurately.
Provide scenario analysis for:
- Fuel price movements
- Fleet size changes
- Utilisation shifts
Support operational management in:
- Financial planning
- Strategic decision-making.

5. Performance & Management Reporting

Monitor transport revenue vs operational costs to ensure profitability.
Conduct variance analysis between:
- Planned rates
- Actual operational costs
Provide financial insights into:
- Fleet utilisation
- Route efficiency
- Cost optimisation
Prepare weekly and monthly management reports and dashboards for fleet cost performance.
Develop KPIs and cost benchmarks for:
- Fuel efficiency
- Maintenance efficiency
Present insights and recommendations to finance and operations management.
Ensure data accuracy and integrity across:
- Fuel systems
- Maintenance systems
- Financial systems.

6. Systems & Process Improvement

Work closely with:
- Operations
- Fleet teams
- Procurement teams
  to improve cost visibility and controls.
Assist in improving:
- Data quality
- Reporting automation
- System integration
  (fuel systems, fleet management systems, ERP).
Support audits and compliance related to fuel and maintenance expenditure.

Qualifications / Experience / Skills Required

Minimum Requirements

Advantageous

Experience

2 – 5 years' experience in financial analysis in:
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Fleet operations

Additional Advantage

Experience working with:
- Fuel cost data
- Maintenance cost data
- Operational cost data
Understanding of:
- Fleet management systems
- Transport cost drivers

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