MRM Hiring Assistant Plant Controller – Mariakani

Description

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare variance analysis and cost control reporting and recommendations.
• Interpret, implement, and monitor organisation policies and procedures,
• Ensure financials are reported in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and statutory requirements. 
• Support maintaining adequate product costing systems for valuation and cost estimating activities.
• Evaluate Plant capital investment requests
• Support deployment of cost-saving and other programs to provide operating economies and improve profitability.
• Support Operation initiatives at the plant
• Ensure a concise review of current and projected operating results.
• Partner with Plant Management and Plant Controller to advise on a wide range of issues facing the plant. 
• Proactively assess key assumptions underlying operating plans identify major risks and opportunities and compare to management expectations.
• Assist in the preparation of Board Pack presentations and Quarterly management review packs.
• Support timely completion of Business Planning Processes (BPP) by assisting in collecting and compiling input data.

Requirements

Qualifications required:

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

Experience required:

1. General work experience (years): 8 years
2. Specific to the position (level/discipline/years): 3 years
3. Industry: Manufacturing

Key competencies and skills:

1. Strong analytical skills
2. Experience with SAP – FICO module
3. Cost accounting experience
4. Knowledge of Budgeting and Forecasting techniques
5. Knowledge of General accounting procedures and controls
6. Experience in a manufacturing environment

Language requirements:

1. Kiswahili
2. English

Computer literacy:

1. MS Office packages
2. IT Software applications
3. Outstanding knowledge of electronic spreadsheets

Personality profile:

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

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