Hybrid Cost Accountant Manager (Merchant Services) at FirstRand

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

• 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
• Manage people by executing management responsibilities and create an environment that encourages employee growth and performance excellence
• Improve business profitability through efficient use of profitability model
• 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
• Manage end to end costing projects involving a segment, business unit, function or country/region from strategy articulation through to model design and implementation  

Minimum Qualification and Experience

• Relevant Diploma/ Undergraduate Degree in Finance, Costing, Mathematics or similar
• Preferred Qualification - Relevant postgraduate degree, Financial or analytical modelling, qualifications, CIMA or ACCA
• Experience - 5 years’ experience in costing/commercial/ finance/pricing, of which 1 to 2 years ideally at management level
• Knowledge and experience in Analytics Costing/Pricing principles

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

11/03/25 Apply Now