Company Description
Our client who has been the leading animal health company in East and Central Africa, since its inception in 1906. For over a century, our client has delivered high quality products and solutions for livestock farming that is unparalleled in the region.
They are looking for a professional and seasoned Cost Accountant who will report to the Head of Finance.
Key Responsibilities
Current product costs including accurate and up-to-date landed costs in the ERP.
Computation of accurate product costs and updating the same in the system within a day of receipt of costs elements
Maintain accurate product information in the ERP as per the policy.
Costing for new products for buy/make decision
Costing for new projects
Variance analysis to explain differences between actual and budgeted production overheads for in-house & contracted sites
Investigate and recommend ways of avoiding variances/factory floor wastages
Procurement analysis – Monitor monthly GRN Suspense, Purchase price variances, cost changes and purchase order Commitments
Weekly dashboard
Stock Management
Review and address issues arising from the weekly cycle counts
Investigate and follow up on all reported variances
Preparing and conducting monthly and quarterly stock takes in all our production sites & warehouses.
Prepare a report for management approval to adjust the system numbers.
S & OP team Champion, tasked with maintaining the stock levels which are in line with expected demand vs supply.
Preparation of annual cost of sales budget
Productivity, Performance and Personal
Development
Deliver performance objectives set. Institute immediate corrective action where performance is below par.
Proactively manage own learning and development
Adhere to annual leave plan agreed with line manager
Update personal job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional and industry events, meetings and forums.
Adhere to HR policies in the management of employees and maintain a conducive working environment.
Financial Management
Manage activities within approved limits.
Risk Mitigation, Compliance & Audit
Adhere and comply with the cGMP, policies, procedures and statutory guidelines.
Consistently perform tasks as per documented procedures and within agreed turnaround times and SLAs
Close gaps/lapses identified; undertake corrective and preventative actions identified by audits, compliance reviews; investigations or any other assessment mechanisms within the agreed time lines.
Reporting
Prepare and submit reports to the relevant stakeholders within agreed format and timelines (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly).
Present reports that facilitate informed and sound decision-making. Trends, insights and concerns with recommendations clearly elaborated.
Qualifications
C.P.A (II) or equivalent or Bachelor of Commerce
Office applications (Word, Excel, Power point)- Advanced
ERP knowledge -intermediary
Good communication skills
An appreciation of basic Supply Chain Processes
IT proficiency
Advanced product mix knowledge
2 years’ experience in costing preferably from the manufacturing sector
Competencies Required for this Role
Attention to detail
Good planner
Numerate
Analytical
Flexible
Proactive
Honesty
Additional Information
Remuneration
Gross salary of KSH 53,000- 70,000
Applications close on 16th September 2021.
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