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Must have22
Bachelor's Degree in Cost and Management Accounting or related field
3 - 5 years costing experience from Insurance, Financial services or Manufacturing industry
Demonstrate leadership behavior through personal involvement, commitment and dedication
Establish mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders
Anticipate and meet the needs of clients
Draw up a budget, monitor effectiveness and report on variances
Develop new insights and apply innovative solutions
Manage people and create an environment that encourages employee growth
Improve business profitability through efficient use of profitability model
Conduct cost analysis and provide insights to support decision making
Review, scenario planning and overall budgetary process
Build, implement and maintain cost models
Drive and manage creative business solutions through cost modelling
Manage end to end costing projects
Adaptable and curious
Proven successful track record
Thrive in a collaborative environment
Detail-oriented
Proactive and accountable
Calm under pressure
Collaborative mindset
Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic work environment
Nice to have2
CIMA qualification
Pricing experience
Eligibility2
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
Job Description
To ensure quality of the product/ service as generated by the business and productivity targets are met by leveraging resources, support functions and relationships across the business
About the company
Hello, future, Cost Accountant Manager
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:
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Demonstrate leadership behavior through personal involvement, commitment and dedication in support of organizational values
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Develop tactical strategy and delivery plans in support of functional strategic objectives in partnership with leadership
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Establish mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders, that support thought leadership, innovative and integrated practice solutions
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Anticipate and meet the needs of clients and commit to continuous development and entrenchment of a customer service culture
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Draw up a budget aligned to tactical delivery plans, monitor effectiveness and report on variances
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Manage expenditure planning and reporting within approved budget parameters
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Develop new insights into situations and apply innovative solutions to make organizational improvements
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Manage people by executing management responsibilities and create an environment that encourages employee growth and performance excellence
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Improve business profitability through efficient use of profitability model
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Conduct cost analysis, interpret and provide insights to the business to support decision making and to seek new ways to improve profitability
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Conduct review, scenario planning and overall budgetary process in terms of spend and forecast adjustments
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Review, analyze and/or build, implement and maintain cost models aligned to standard drivers and methodologies to reflect both business expectations and Steerco guidance
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Drive, influence and manage creative business solutions, optimize processes and inform strategic decisions through cost modelling and data analysis
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Manage end to end costing projects involving a segment, business unit, function or country/region from strategy articulation through to model design and implementation
You will be an ideal candidate if you have:
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A Bachelors’ Degree in Cost and Management Accounting or related field.
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A CIMA qualification will be advantageous
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A minimum of 3 - 5 years costing experience from the Insurance, Financial services or Manufacturing industry
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Pricing experience will be advantageous
You will have access to:
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Opportunities to network and collaborate
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A challenging working environment that is progressive and agile
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Opportunities to innovate where initiative is taken and owned end to end
We can be a match if you have the following:
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Adaptable and curious
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Have a proven successful track record.
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Thrive in a collaborative environment.
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Detail-oriented
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Proactive and accountable
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Calm under pressure
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Collaborative mindset
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Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic work environment
Apply now if you are interested in taking the next step. We look forward to engaging with you!
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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. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.
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Important Closing Date Note
Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.
17/10/26
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. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.