Cost Accountant-1

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Job Description

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #Changeables.

We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud with people that make it happen. As a Cost Accountant in Collections and Platform Enablement, you will be building/running costing models including forecasting and budgeting, as well as using established processes to support internal reporting requirements and cost efficiencies.

Role Purpose

1. To model, interrogate and provide insights on detailed cost and profitability information in support of both current operational management decisions and planning for the future.
2. Prevent wastage and identify process improvements to contain and reduce costs.
3. Provide input into costing projects involving a segment, business unit, function or country/region (as applicable).
4. Influence creative business solutions, optimise processes and inform strategic decisions through cost modelling and data analysis.
5. Build, run and execute profitability models and provide required reports for business.
6. Provide feedback to the business on monthly and ad hoc analysis and reports to support decision making.
7. Build and calculate cost models and work within established work and service processes.
8. Conduct review and scenario planning to provide guidance on budgetary process in terms of spend and forecast adjustments.
9. Develop new insights into situations and apply innovative solutions to make organisational improvements.
10. Provide input into the development of the tactical strategy, and develop and implement a supporting operational strategy.
11. Build working relationships across teams and functional lines to enhance work delivery, collaboration and innovation.
12. Deliver internal and external customer service excellence through adherence to quality service standards.
13. Continuously assess own performance through seeking timely, and clear feedback and request training where appropriate.

Education and Experience

1. Degree in Finance, costing, Mathematics or Similar.
2. Relevant Degree in Financial or Analyst Modelling.
3. CIMA, ACCA or SAIPA would be advantageous.
4. 2-5 Years Experience in costing, commercial, finance or pricing role.
5. Proven work experience as a Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, Accountant, or similar role.
6. Computer literacy, especially in MS Excel (advanced level would be advantageous).
7. Experience working with data in SQL.
8. Excellent analytical skills with an attention to detail.
9. Strong time management skills.

You Will Have Access To

1. Opportunities to network and collaborate.
2. Challenging Working environment.
3. Opportunities to innovate.

We Can Be a Match If You Are

1. Curious & courageous - you are driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you are brave enough to take risks.
2. Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.

Are you interested to take the step?

We look forward to engaging with you further.

Apply now!

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below: 21 / 04 / 25. All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan.

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About Us

Serving retail and commercial customers, FNB is so much more than a bank, offering life and short-term insurance, innovative savings and investment products, and a digital universe of solutions that help customers navigate challenges and opportunities of everyday life.

It has a market-leading app and a globally recognised rewards system in eBucks.

FNB has won multiple awards, including the Strongest Banking Brand in the World in the Brand Finance Banking report.

FNB represents multiple opportunities for you to build an exciting and rewarding career, especially if you want to change people's lives in an authentic, profound and sustainable way.