Cost Accountant & Financial Analytics Specialist

RMB Nigeria Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 363,000 - 605,000; Full time

Job summary

Cost Accountant role in Johannesburg within FNB Point of Presence Finance focuses on developing detailed cost and profitability models to guide strategic decisions. You will interrogate data, build predictive models, and translate complex numbers into clear recommendations for operational teams.

This position emphasizes SQL, dataviz skills (Power BI/Tableau), forecasting, and collaboration with Finance, Analytics, and Business units to drive profitability and resource optimisation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 4–5 years in cost accounting or a finance analytics role.
• Strong SQL, BI tooling, and advanced Excel capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and enhance cost allocation and profitability models.
• Analyse large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Translate data into actionable financial recommendations for stakeholders.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning activities.

Skills

Financial analytics

Data storytelling

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Data Science

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Cost Accountant role in Johannesburg within FNB Point of Presence Finance focuses on developing detailed cost and profitability models to guide strategic decisions. You will interrogate data, build predictive models, and translate complex numbers into clear recommendations for operational teams.

This position emphasizes SQL, dataviz skills (Power BI/Tableau), forecasting, and collaboration with Finance, Analytics, and Business units to drive profitability and resource optimisation.