Cost Accountant II

FirstRand; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Cost Accountant, where you will leverage your expertise in costing principles and data analysis to influence strategic decisions and optimize processes. This role involves building and executing profitability models, conducting insightful analyses, and collaborating across teams to drive organizational improvements. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about delivering excellence in customer service, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to make a significant impact within a supportive and innovative workplace.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of working experience in a related field.
• Understanding of costing principles and models.

Responsibilities

• Build costing models for forecasting and budgeting.
• Provide insights on cost and profitability information.
• Conduct scenario planning for budgetary guidance.

Skills

Costing principles

Excel Efficiency

SQL

Power BI

Management Accounting

Education

BCom Accounting

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

Hello Future Cost Accountant

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As Cost Accountant in FNB Personal Segment Advisory and Suites you will be responsible for building costing models including forecasting and budgeting, as well as using established processes in order to support internal reporting requirements and cost efficiencies

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

Are You Someone Who Can

• 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

You will be an ideal candidate If you have

• BCom Accounting
• Management Accounting
• 3-5 years working experience
• Understanding of Costing principals
• Excel Efficiency
• SQL
• Power BI

We can be a match if you are / have

• Adaptable and curious
• Thrive in a collaborative environment
• Conceptual and Big Picture Thinking
• Ethical Judgement
• Solid Leadership
• People Management
• Strategic Thinking

Apply now if you are interested in taking the next step. We look forward to engaging with you!

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.

Closing date: 03 March 2025

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.

30/04/25

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.