Our client, one of the leading manufacturing industries in Kenya is looking for a Costing and Budgeting Manager to join their dedicated team.
Job Responsibilities.
Setting up a proper Cost Accounting System for the Company and periodic reconciliation with Financial Accounts
Periodic Product Costing and help management with proper costs to facilitate the pricing decisions
Prepare, implement and follow proper budgeting exercise.
Cost Control and regular monitoring with variance analysis with reasons
Proper coordination with all departments across the organisation for proper communication and feedback.
Demonstrate medium & long term improvement plans
Support internal controller’s efforts for implementing and maintaining controls over operations, sales, purchasing, and finance
Prepare detailed costing of all products and processes.
Lead the cost reduction process
Prepare annual budget for the organization in co-ordination with functional heads.
Finalize key performance indicators for key areas in the budget for performance measurement in terms of sales, production cost, purchasing and overhead
Work with department heads to understand and explain any significant deviation between budget/forecast and actuals.
Review expenses/overheads and recommend steps for ensuring control.
Reconciles product costing discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
Identify the business risks and recommend corrective action.
Monitor the revenue and capital budget implementation process;
Prepare cost trends / forecast analysis for project costs, highlighting concerns and recommending necessary measures / remedies;
Inventory management with quarterly physical stock taking and reconciliation of differences;
Preparation of costing and budgeting policies / manual.
Qualifications
B.com, Finance, Accounts or related field.
Min. 10 years’ work experience in budgeting and costing in FMCG
Must be a CIMA Member
Driving License
Good Communication Skill
Accounting, Corporate Finance
Reporting Skills
Attention to detail.
Deadline-Oriented
General Math Skills

Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to send their CV and cover letter to jobs@lanxafrica.co.ke clearly indicating the job title on the subject line on or before 4th November 2017.

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