Our client who has been the leading animal health company in East and Central Africa, since its inception in 1906. For over a century, our client has delivered high quality products and solutions for livestock farming that is unparalleled in the region.

They are looking for a professional and seasoned Cost Accountant who will report to the Head of Finance. 

Role Purpose
• To provide management with information for decision making, in cost and pricing decision.
• To analyze & appraise product development projects
• To analyze & appraise other supply chain projects
• To manage Company Inventory

Role Context
• Frequent product cost change
• Static selling prices, due to intense competition in the marketplace
• High foreign exchange exposure
• Dynamic changes in inventory management policies

Role Dimensions
• Range of Product lines & 100 SKU’s
• Contracted and multiple manufacturing sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Current product costs including accurate and up-to-date landed costs in the ERP.
• Computation of accurate product costs and updating the same in the system within a day of receipt of costs elements
• Maintain accurate product information in the ERP as per the policy.
• Costing for new products for buy/make decision
• Costing for new projects
• Variance analysis to explain differences between actual and budgeted production overheads for in-house & contracted sites
• Investigate and recommend ways of avoiding variances/factory floor wastages
• Procurement analysis – Monitor monthly GRN Suspense, Purchase price variances, cost changes and purchase order Commitments
• Weekly dashboard
• Stock Management
• Review and address issues arising from the weekly cycle counts
• Investigate and follow up on all reported variances
• Preparing and conducting monthly and quarterly stock takes in all our production sites & warehouses.
• Prepare a report for management approval to adjust the system numbers.
• S & OP team Champion, tasked with maintaining the stock levels which are in line with expected demand vs supply.
• Preparation of annual cost of sales budget

Productivity, Performance and Personal
Development

• Deliver performance objectives set. Institute immediate corrective action where performance is below par.
• Proactively manage own learning and development
• Adhere to annual leave plan agreed with line manager
• Update personal job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional and industry events, meetings and forums.
• Adhere to HR policies in the management of employees and maintain a conducive working environment.

Financial Management

• Manage activities within approved limits.

Risk Mitigation, Compliance & Audit

• Adhere and comply with the cGMP, policies, procedures and statutory guidelines.
• Consistently perform tasks as per documented procedures and within agreed turnaround times and SLAs
• Close gaps/lapses identified; undertake corrective and preventative actions identified by audits, compliance reviews; investigations or any other assessment mechanisms within the agreed time lines.

Reporting

• Prepare and submit reports to the relevant stakeholders within agreed format and timelines (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly).
• Present reports that facilitate informed and sound decision-making. Trends, insights and concerns with recommendations clearly elaborated.

Qualifications

• C.P.A (II) or equivalent or Bachelor of Commerce
• Office applications (Word, Excel, Power point)- Advanced
• ERP knowledge -intermediary
• Good communication skills
• An appreciation of basic Supply Chain Processes
• IT proficiency
• Advanced product mix knowledge
• 2 years’ experience in costing preferably from the manufacturing sector

Competencies Required for this Role

• Attention to detail 
• Good planner 
• Numerate 
• Analytical 
• Flexible
• Proactive 
• Honesty 

Remuneration
Gross salary of KSH 53,000- 70,000

Applications close on 16th September 2021.