Job Description

• 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  

Qualifications and Experience

• 4-5 Years Accounting and Financial Intelligence Experience
• BCom Accounting/Finance OR similar
• Experience in Project Cost Management
• Banking/Financial Industry Experience will be advantageous

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.

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.