Job Description:  

The incumbent shall be responsible for;

a)     Estimate product cost for existing & new products.

b)     Forecast and analyze costs of processes, labour and inventory,

c)      Suggest Cost reducing or profitable solutions.

d)     Monitor changes in processes or methods to calculate effects on overall cost

e)     Gather and analyze financial data to ascertain cost of various products/ products group.

f)       Determine standard cost and investigate variance with actual cost.

g)     Prepare detailed reports, both periodically and ad-hoc.

h)     Help Management to make important decisions based on costs and benefits (e.g. investments, market growth, pricing changes)

i)       Create and manage budgets, and monitor spending.

j)       Conduct audits on financial processes and transactions.

k)     Conduct market research to support future business planning.

l)       Proven experience in cost ascertainment and analysis.

m)   Experience in data analysis, both operational and financial.

n)     Knowledge of Accounting processes and ERP software. Microsoft Navision ERP will be an added advantage.

Supplementary Skills & Personality Traits;

1.      Strong Analytical Skills.

2.      Great attention to details.

3.      Good Communication skills to interact with multiple cross function teams.