Assistant Plant Controller

Assistant Plant Controller

Our client, a Global Healthcare and Crop Science Innovation company is looking to hire an Assistant Plant Controller who will be responsible for accurate cost analysis, reporting and being a business partner for supply chain and internal controls and compliance for work sites.

Key Responsibilities:

Monthly closing activities

Calculation of cost of goods manufactured & booking of cost adjustments

Analysis, tracking, forecasting and reporting of non-standard cost

Inventory balance sheet reconciliations (including work in progress)

Cost updates in SAP (at all stages)

Transfer pricing calculations for intercompany shipments

Budget/LRP preparation

Stock count participation

Monthly Cash flow forecasting and reporting

Review and follow up control matrix document

Participate in D&O reviews

Check payments against contracts, ensure appropriate POA and DOA in place

Ensue mitigating control documents are in place and are updated

Fixed asset verification and review additions/disposal/transfer list monthly

Ensure compliance around P2P process

Second level review for labour broker invoices

Participate in capital review calls, assist with NPV calculation

Safety and internal control compliance

Monthly cost centre reporting

Desired Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

Degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent qualification with focus on Cost Accounting

8 – 10 years of work experience in similar finance role, with costing accounting experience

Computer literacy – Proficiency in Excel

Experience in SAP accounts payable, materials management, production planning, costing and general ledger modules.

Good communication and relationship skills.

Ability to travel often is required and ability to

Must demonstrate ability to take initiative with foresight and deliver results.

Should be able to foster relationships and networking but also work independently.

While the role is based in Lusaka, it will have occasional travel to client operation sites in Zambia and candidates must be willing to travel.

How to apply

Applicants should send their resumes to jobs@topfloor.co.zm with the job title as the email subject before 17th June 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.