The company opened its first manufacturing facility in Mombasa, Kenya, in 1962, rapidly widening its reach to include further countries in East Africa, and then Southern Africa. In 2003, all operating companies were reversed into the current holding company called Safal Investments Mauritius Limited and conduct its business across Africa as the Safal Grou...
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Assistant Plant Controller
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience8 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldEngineering / Technical 
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
Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to Safal Group on safal.mcidirecthire.com to apply