Cost Accountant at FNB South Africa

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

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 part of our team in FR Life Assurance , you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Are you someone who can:

• 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
• 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

You will be an ideal candidate if you have:

• BCOM Accounting or Management Accounting
• IFRS 17 reporting is beneficial
• Newly qualified CA’s
• Team Player
• Accounting background
• Insurance experience would be beneficial
• Data and Analytical skills

You will have access to: 

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• A challenging working environment that is progressive and agile
• Opportunities to innovate where initiative is taken and owned end to end

We can be a match if you are: 

• Adaptable and curious
• Attention to detail
• Thrive in a collaborative environment
• Deadline driven
• Able to hand a pressurized environment