Mabati Rolling Mills Limited (MRM) Hiring Assistant Plant Controller

Mabati Rolling Mills Limited (MRM) is seeking to recruit an Assistant Plant Controller to support the implementation of effective plant financial control systems and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. The role will assist in managing cost accounting, variance analysis, budgeting, and business planning activities within the plant.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and analysis of monthly management accounts to ensure timely, accurate, and insightful performance reporting.
• Conduct comprehensive variance analysis (materials, labour, overheads, and yield variances) to identify key cost drivers and support informed management decisions.
• Maintain and monitor product costing models in SAP FICO, ensuring accuracy in material master data, BOMs, and routings for reliable cost estimation.
• Monitor and control manufacturing costs, providing actionable insights on cost trends, budget variances, and opportunities for process efficiency and cost optimisation.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process, including data preparation, consolidation, and variance interpretation against actual performance.
• Prepare detailed cost reports and product profitability analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of SAP FICO transactions and reconciliations, maintaining proper integration between Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities in SAP, including cost centre assessments, allocations, WIP valuation, and inventory reconciliation.
• Assist in the preparation of management and board presentation packs, summarising key financial insights and variances.
• Assist in continuous process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial and cost reporting.
• Provide financial and analytical support to plant and operations teams, acting as a strategic business partner in operational planning and performance monitoring.

Requirements

Qualifications required:

1. Minimum academic qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Commerce (Accounting or Finance option).
2. Qualifications as an added advantage:CPA (K) or equivalent
3. Professional registration: ICPAK

Experience required:

• General work experience (years):Minimum of 8 years’ overall experience, with at least 3 years in plant controlling, cost accounting, or management accounting within a manufacturing environment.

Key competencies and skills:

• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Deep understanding of product costing and cost control in a manufacturing setup.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and process discipline.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Business acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Collaborative team player with initiative and drive.

Computer literacy:

• Excellent command of MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong hands-on experience in SAP FICO (Financial Accounting and Controlling modules) is mandatory.
• Proven ability to perform variance analysis, standard costing, and cost driver assessments.

Personality profile:

• Business-centric
• Budgeting, Forecasting and Costing Accuracy
• Fast-paced and prompt
• Achievement oriented
• Energetic and Enthusiastic
• Positive attitude
• Employee-centric
• Focused
• Self motivated

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