Job Purpose Provide support to finance with the analysis of cost structures and development of costing modules. Key Performance Areas Develop costing modules. Develop and maintain cost accounting systems to track and analyse relevant cost structures, projects and activities of service delivery. Prepare cost allocation models and ensure proper distribution of costs across various indicators and/or projects. Develop and maintain financial models, projections, and scenarios to support strategic planning, investment evaluation, and decision‑making processes. Measuring and Assessments Collaborate with divisional heads and business units to analyse cost performance targets, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and financial goals. Conduct cost analysis and productivity assessments for performance targets, services, projects, and business segments, identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve productivity. Perform variance analysis and trend analysis of KPIs, comparing actual results to set standards and analysing variances. Evaluate additional funding requests and business initiatives, determine standard expected outputs and measure against unit's projections. Stakeholder Interactions and Support Provide financial insights and recommendations to management on cost reduction strategies, productivity/efficiency enhancement opportunities and operational efficiency improvements. Liaise with units to optimise resource utilisation and financial planning. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including finance, accounting and operations to gather data and share insights. Stay updated on industry trends, market dynamics, and regulatory changes affecting the business environment, and incorporate relevant insights into financial modules, analysis and decision‑making. Communicate financial information, analysis, and recommendations effectively to stakeholders, including senior management, governance structures as well as internal and external auditors. Compliance Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and accuracy in handling financial data, ensuring compliance with internal policies, accounting standards where relevant, and regulatory requirements. Ensure consistency in the FIC's budgeting process through the provision of accurate cost estimates and expenditure trends. Education, Skills, and Experience B Com Accounting. BCom (Hons) advantageous. Minimum of 6 years' financial management experience in costing, budgeting and general financial management skills. Proficient in Excel at an advanced level. Following of internal policies, procedures and processes. Communication (verbal and written) skills. Well‑developed negotiating skills. Influencing, collaborating and strategic thinking. Flexibility to adapt quickly to changing business conditions and priorities. Experience in handling and analysing high‑volume information / data. Innovative, adaptable, highly organised and system oriented. Ability to work under pressure with or without full‑time supervision. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Cost Accountant — Strategic Costing & Analysis
FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTRE
pretoria, pretoria
Published 10 days ago
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