Cost Accountant (Transaction Pillar)

Job Description

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.

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

Additional Requirements:

In accordance with National Credit Act (NCA), candidates applying for this role will require a credit record check. SQL experience & PowerBi exposure/experience will be beneficial.

Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Qualification:

• Relevant Diploma/Undergraduate Degree in Finance, Costing, Mathematics or similar.

Preferred Qualification:

• Relevant postgraduate degree, Financial or analytical modelling qualifications, CIMA or ACCA.

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years' experience in costing/commercial/finance/pricing, of which 1 to 2 years ideally at a junior specialist level.
• Knowledge and experience in Analytics Costing/Pricing principles CIMA/Associate General Accounting (SA)/ACCA or SAIPA.

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.
27/01/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.