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Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant

FNB South AfricaJohannesburg, ZA
30+ days ago
Job description

Job title : Cost Accountant

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : October 05, 2025

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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

    • Are you someone who can : (Role Responsibilities)

  • Re-imagining costing models to benefit and promote the adoption of platform across Retail, Commercial, Broader Africa and even external users.
  • 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 Costing 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
  • Present financial reports to stakeholders through narrative presentation
  • Provide insights to assist stakeholders in understanding charge outs
  • Develop new insights into situations and apply innovative solutions to make organisational improvements
  • Provide input into the development of the tactical strategy, including developing and implementing a supporting operational strategy
  • Prevent wastage and identify process improvements to contain and reduce costs
  • 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 possess :

    Qualification :

  • Degree / Bachelor of Commerce equivalent to NQF Level 7 in Finance, costing, Mathematics or Similar
  • Relevant Degree in Financial or Analyst Modelling
  • CIMA, ACCA or SAIPA advantageous

    • Experience –

  • 3+ years of proven work experience as a Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, Accountant, or similar role.
  • Computer literacy, especially in MS Excel (advanced level would advantageous).
  • Experience working with data in SQL and Power BI.
  • Excellent analytical skills with an attention to detail.
  • Strong time management skills.

    • End Date : September 30, 2025

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