Cost Accountant II 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
• We are currently seeking a Cost Accountant II to run our Costing Models in the Chief Risk Office Finance team, 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:

• 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
• Experience - 3 to 5 years of proven work experience as a Cost Accountant
• 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 6, 2025