Key responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and analysis of monthly management accounts to ensure timely, accurate, and insightful performance reporting.
• Conduct comprehensive variance analysis (materials, labour, overheads, and yield variances) to identify key cost drivers and support informed management decisions.
• Maintain and monitor product costing models in SAP FICO, ensuring accuracy in material master data, BOMs, and routings for reliable cost estimation.
• Monitor and control manufacturing costs, providing actionable insights on cost trends, budget variances, and opportunities for process efficiency and cost optimisation.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process, including data preparation, consolidation, and variance interpretation against actual performance.
• Prepare detailed cost reports and product profitability analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of SAP FICO transactions and reconciliations, maintaining proper integration between Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities in SAP, including cost centre assessments, allocations, WIP valuation, and inventory reconciliation.
• Assist in the preparation of management and board presentation packs, summarising key financial insights and variances.
• Assist in continuous process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial and cost reporting.
• Provide financial and analytical support to plant and operations teams, acting as a strategic business partner in operational planning and performance monitoring.

Requirements

Qualifications required:

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

Experience required:

• General work experience (years):Minimum of 8 years’ overall experience, with at least 3 years in plant controlling, cost accounting, or management accounting within a manufacturing environment.

Key competencies and skills:

• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Deep understanding of product costing and cost control in a manufacturing setup.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and process discipline.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Business acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Collaborative team player with initiative and drive.

Computer literacy:

• Excellent command of MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong hands-on experience in SAP FICO (Financial Accounting and Controlling modules) is mandatory.
• Proven ability to perform variance analysis, standard costing, and cost driver assessments.

Personality profile:

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