Future Cost Accountant II
Cost Accountant I – Central Finance – iCustomer Finance Team
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Re‑imagining costing models to benefit and promote the adoption of platform across Retail, Commercial, Broader Africa and even external users.
- Partner with stakeholders in the provision of financial insights and guidance into operational and general decision making and debates.
- Define and implement internal and external costing models and documentation for all costing requirements.
- Analyse, plan, and manage costs to support implementation of business costing strategies.
- Manage and monitor the applications and effectiveness of the business’s financial information systems.
- Awareness of regulatory requirements and compliance in the banking industry.
- Maintain appropriate supporting documentation according to professional financial accounting and reporting standards.
- Prepare and report on the business’s costing models and financial conditions.
- Maximise productivity through efficient planning of people and processes to drive optimal utilisation of available resources and identify and implement improvements to regulatory reporting processes.
- Manage the yearly budget and rolling forecast process.
- Manage the interrelationships between various systems, data and other resources to ensure effective project planning and delivery.
- Detail‑oriented with strong organisational and analytical skills.
- Participate and contribute to a development culture where information regarding successes, issues, trends and ideas are actively shared.
- Quick learner, showing flexibility and adaptability in new situations and fast-paced environments.
- Continuously assess own performance, seek timely and clear feedback and request training where appropriate.
Essential Qualifications
Qualified CA and / or CIMA.3 to 5 years of working experience in the financial field post‑qualification with costing experience.Advanced Excel knowledge.PowerBI knowledge an advantage.Financial and business acumen.Pay high attention to detail.Additional Benefits
Opportunities to network and collaborate.Business partnership with senior stakeholder.Challenging working environment.Opportunities to innovate.Match Criteria
Curious & courageous – driven by wanting to know more and learn more.Obsessed with mastery – constantly pushing yourself to become better.Proven successful track record.Thrives in a collaborative environment.Job Details
Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level
Employment type : Full‑time
Job function : Accounting / Auditing & Finance
Industry : Banking
Application closing date : 07 / 11 / 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. Candidates can disclose their disability information voluntarily; the Bank will keep this information confidential unless required by law to disclose.
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