Senior Cost Accountant at Momentum Metropolitan Holdings Limited

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