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Senior Cost Controller 

 

Job Purpose:

Provide accurate financial analysis and ensure that accurate, reliable and detailed records of costing are maintained.Ensure strict internal control & compliance at all the sites.Collaborate with Product Supply Finance team members to better deliver on our key KPIs and goals.Continue to build safety culture.

 

Key Task and Responsibilities:

 

Assistant Finance support and business partner for Africa Manufacturing Lead.Steer financials for Row Crop Seeds across manufacturing sites.Check and review ALL Process orders for financial accuracy.Monthend close activities i.e. Cost centre reports, intercompany export checks etcCompute Transfer Prices for export volumesSupport consolidation of KPI’s for Zambia.Support in annual budgeting and forecastingSupport financial reporting for Row Crop Seed areaDeliver understandable financial data Analysis & simulations monthly, forecasts, budgets and LRPCost analysis & explanations to support key business decisionsAnalytical tools used to drive view of supply chain performance indicatorsShare recommendations to seize opportunities or overcome challengesInteract and support key business decisionsDiscuss, prepare & execute succession planning and individual development plans

 

Skills and Qualifications:

 

Bachelors' degree in Accounting, Certified Accountant and member ofZambia Professional Accounting body – ZICAAt least 4 years’ experience in Costing Demonstrated experience inproduct costing and scenario analysisKnowledge of product supply processes and related systemsDedication, hard work and willing to stretch and achieve moreExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to work effectively in a cross functional/cultural team based and matrix environment.Fluent in English

 

 

 

Location:

Zambia : Zambia : Kabwe  

 

Division:

Crop Science 

 

Reference Code:

850317 

 

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