Assistant Plant Controller

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:

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

Experience required:

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

Key competencies and skills:

• Cost analysis
• Analytical skills
• Decision-making skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills,
• High on initiative and ability to manage ambiguity
• Interpersonal skills
• Leadership Skills
• Mentoring skills
• Problem Solving skills
• Skilled in strategy and business development
• Strong organizing & planning skills

Language requirements:

• Kiswahili
• English

Computer literacy:

• MS Office packages
• IT Software applications
• 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