Specialist Costing and Pricing - Centurion Verfied

R 550k-800k per annum Centurion, Gauteng Centurion, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 28-03-2018 7:54:21 AM
23-05-2018 7:54:21 AM
Core Description
Responsible to implement business plan based on factual data modelling in accordance with Openserve's strategy. Responsible for solving difficult business problems with complex commercial modelling. Must be able to explore, analyse and interpret large data sets and build powerful analytics from these sets to provide Leadership with actionable insights that significantly enhance shareholder returns.

Core Competencies
FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Business Acumen; Costing principals; Pricing principals; Transfer pricing principals;
Information Science/ Technology/ Informatics; Regulatory legislation;
Openserve Policies/ Procedures & Procedures; Process Re-engineering

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
Analytical; Conceptual Ability; Problem Solving; Interpersonal; Leadership Communication; Mathematical;
Risk Management; Change Management;Influencing Techniques

ATTITUDE/LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
• Thought Leadership: Developing strategies/Providing insights; Generating ideas; Exploring possibilities; Examining information; Adopting practical approaches.
• Market Leadership: Developing expertise; Challenging ideas; Interacting with people; Understanding people; Seizing opportunities; Managing tasks
• Business Leadership: Pursuing goals; Taking action; Upholding standards; Managing tasks; Seizing opportunities
• People Leadership: Making decisions; Empowering individuals; Challenging ideas; Directing people; Convincing people; Interacting with people
• Personal Leadership: Embracing change; Thinking positively; Showing composure; Understanding people; Valuing individuals; Team working
• Values Aligned with Openserve Values

Job Responsibilities
Responsible for the implementation and management of the Costing and Pricing business plan in accordance with the Openserve strategy:
- Responsible to implement strategies based on factual data modelling by predicting expected costs
- Apply expertise to financial matters as well as possible organic and inorganic strategies to manage risks and maximize returns for Openserve
- Maintain transfer pricing & costing analytics with a mandate to provide end-to-end transfer pricing and costing capability
- Estimate the probability and likely economic cost of strategies and implementation plans
- Ensure that the methodologies, processes and systems are functioning effectively to support critical management decision-making
- Calculate, accurate statistical data, analyse and provide feedback utilizing charts, tables, and reports that explain the calculations and proposals.
- Develop possible solutions to assist staff with financial and retirement options on the basis of risk factors such as age, gender, health and life expectancy
- Implement policies that will minimize the cost of risks identified via mathematics, statistics and financial theory to assess possible risks
- Manage and prepare cost and price viability studies for Openserve products which involves, applying costing and pricing principals, customer specific solutions, channels, products and service.
- Develop and implement financial tracking systems for new products and services.
- Responsible to ensure coordination and alignment of pricing decision across Business Units by assessing trade-offs/implications of pricing decisions/transfer pricing.
- Assist other business strategies to minimize risk and maximize profitability
- Support to strategic projects led from Openserve and other parts of Openserve Group
Efficient management of the functional area:
- Build and maintain efficient relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and service providers
- Monitor and mitigate risks activities (including business continuity and operational risk management) within the financial environment
- Manage OPEX and CAPEX budget, expenditure and performance reporting with strict discipline
- Ensure legislator compliance and corporate governance
- Implement and adhere to Openserve policies and procedures
- Drive BBBEE Diversity targets

Required Certification/Professional Registration
Qualifications
Honours degree in Actuarial Science/ Statistics/ Mathematics (NQF level 8)

Experience
5 Years relevant work experience, of which at least 2 years on supervisory level

Special Requirements
Valid driver's license
Willing to work outside normal working hours
Willing to travel and stay out overnight