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Senior Cost Accountant

Senior Cost Accountant

Momentum Metropolitan Holdings LimitedCenturion, ZA
30+ days ago
Job description

Job title : Senior Cost Accountant

Job Location : Gauteng, Centurion

Deadline : October 12, 2025

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Role Purpose

  • To lead and support advanced cost accounting functions including expense forecasting, budgeting, cost analysis, and financial reporting. The Senior Cost Accountant will play a pivotal role in guiding decision-making by providing expert insight on cost control mechanisms, financial trends, and compliance, while  acting as a key liaison between the business and finance functions.
  • Requirements

  • BCom in Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, or Finance (NQF 7).
  • 4–6 years’ experience in cost / management accounting, including experience in a financial services or life insurance environment.
  • Strong knowledge of cost allocation models and budgeting processes.
  • Advanced Excel skills; exposure to PowerBI, JDE, IDU, ClickView preferred.
  • Preferred :

  • CIMA or CA(SA)
  • Listed company experience.
  • Familiarity with procurement systems and cost allocations.
  • Duties & Responsibilities

    Cost Management & Analysis

  • Perform advanced cost analysis to identify risks, inefficiencies, and areas for financial improvement.
  • Lead the monthly and annual budgeting processes, ensuring accuracy, feasibility, and strategic alignment with business objectives.
  • Maintain and improve cost allocation methodologies (e.g., activity-based costing) and ensure allocations are aligned with business structures and legal entities.
  • Drive scenario planning and forecasting to manage financial risks and support strategic planning.
  • Analyse and report on monthly expenditure trends, headcount analysis, and budget variances with actionable insights.
  • Financial Control & Reporting

  • Oversee monthly and year-end closing processes in collaboration with the Cost Accountant Manager.
  • Ensure integrity of the fixed asset register and general ledger accounts.
  • Maintain cost accounting systems and recommend process improvements.
  • Provide timely, accurate, and insightful financial reports and commentary to support strategic decision-making.
  • Support compliance with JDE, IDU, and procurement system governance and controls.
  • Stakeholder Engagement

  • Act as a finance business partner to senior leaders and non-financial managers, translating financial data into meaningful insights.
  • Lead the resolution of complex queries from business units, JDE, and procurement processes.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth financial operations, transparent communication, and strategic alignment.
  • Contribute to finance team development, knowledge sharing, and process documentation.
  • Promote a high-performance culture by modeling leadership behaviors, delivering results, and driving innovation.
  • Competencies

  • Business acumen & financial insight
  • Strategic thinking & analytical ability
  • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Drive for results & innovation
  • Risk awareness & governance
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage complexity
  • Deadline : 15th August,2025

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