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FirstRand

Cost Accountant Manager

Johannesburg

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Role family
Finance
Seniority
Lead / management
Country
ZA
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
9 Oct 2026

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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
  • 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:

  • Demonstrate leadership behavior through personal involvement, commitment and dedication in support of organizational 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 organizational 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, analyze 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, optimize 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

You will be an ideal candidate if you have:

  • A Bachelors' Degree in Cost and Management Accounting or related field.
  • A CIMA qualification will be advantageous
  • A minimum of 3 - 5 years costing experience from the Insurance, Financial services or Manufacturing industry
  • Pricing experience will be advantageous

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 have the following:

  • Adaptable and curious
  • Have a 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

Apply now if you are interested in taking the next step. We look forward to engaging with you!

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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  • #FNB
  • #LI-AR2

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.

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