Job Description
The company opened its first manufacturing facility in Mombasa, Kenya, in , rapidly widening its reach to include further countries in East Africa, and then Southern Africa.
In , all operating companies were reversed into the current holding company called Safal Investments Mauritius Limited and conduct its business across Africa as the Safal Group
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 requestsSupport deployment of cost-saving and other programs to provide operating economies and improve profitability.Support Operation initiatives at the plantEnsure 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 equivalentQualifications as an added advantage: CPA (K) or equivalentProfessional registration: ICPAK Experience required:
General work experience (years): 8 yearsSpecific to the position (level/discipline/years): 3 yearsIndustry: Manufacturing Key competencies and skills:
Strong analytical skillsExperience with SAP – FICO moduleCost accounting experienceKnowledge of Budgeting and Forecasting techniquesKnowledge of General accounting procedures and controlsExperience in a manufacturing environment Language requirements:
KiswahiliEnglish Computer literacy:
MS Office packagesIT Software applicationsOutstanding knowledge of electronic spreadsheets Personality profile:
Business-centricBudgeting and Costing AccuracyFast-paced and promptAchievement orientedEnergetic and EnthusiasticPositive attitudeEmployee-centricFocusedSelf motivated