Cost Accountant Manager

FNB South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider seeks a Cost Accountant Manager in Gauteng, Johannesburg. The role involves managing costing strategies, ensuring product service quality, and enhancing profitability through effective budgeting and stakeholder relationships. Candidates should have a relevant finance degree and 4-5 years of experience in costing or financial analysis. Preferred qualifications include CIMA or ACCA certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in costing or finance.
• Knowledge of Analytics Costing / Pricing principles.
• Experience with CIMA, ACCA or SAIPA qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality of product/service and meet productivity targets.
• Develop tactical strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Manage expenditure planning and reporting within budget.

Skills

Costing principles

Data analysis

Leadership

Client relationship management

Budget management

Education

Relevant Diploma / Undergraduate Degree in Finance, Costing, Mathematics

Relevant postgraduate degree, CIMA or ACCA

Tools

SQL

PowerBi

Job description

Overview

Job title: Cost Accountant Manager

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: September 30, 2025

Responsibilities

• To ensure quality of the product / service as generated by the business and productivity targets are met by leveraging resources, support functions and relationships across the business
• Demonstrate leadership behaviour through personal involvement, commitment and dedication in support of organisational values
• Develop tactical strategy and delivery plans in support of functional strategic objectives in partnership with leadership
• Establish mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders, that support thought leadership, innovative and integrated practice solutions
• Anticipate and meet the needs of clients and commit to continuous development and entrenchment of a customer service culture
• Draw up a budget aligned to tactical delivery plans, monitor effectiveness and report on variances
• Manage expenditure planning and reporting within approved budget parameters
• Develop new insights into situations and apply innovative solutions to make organisational improvements
• Manage people by executing management responsibilities and create an environment that encourages employee growth and performance excellence
• Improve business profitability through efficient use of profitability model
• Conduct cost analysis, interpret and provide insights to the business to support decision making and to seek new ways to improve profitability
• Conduct review, scenario planning and overall budgetary process in terms of spend and forecast adjustments
• Review, analyse and / or build, implement and maintain cost models aligned to standard drivers and methodologies to reflect both business expectations and Steerco guidance
• Drive, influence and manage creative business solutions, optimise processes and inform strategic decisions through cost modelling and data analysis
• Manage end to end costing projects involving a segment, business unit, function or country / region from strategy articulation through to model design and implementation

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
• 4 to 5 years’ experience in costing / commercial / finance / pricing
• Knowledge and experience in Analytics Costing / Pricing principles CIMA / Associate General Accounting (SA) / ACCA or SAIPA

Additional Requirements

• In accordance with National Credit Act (NCA) candidates applying for this role will require a credit record check.
• SQL experience & PowerBi (Preferred)