Job description
Maintaining and managing manufacturing software:
Managing WIP and FP value. Update standard costs in the BOM’s Ensuring that accurate feedback is given, and WO closed daily. (Striving for real-time data) Maintenance of BOM’s
Inventory management:
Coordinate and conduct physical inventory counts. Investigate stock variances and managing stock accuracy. Stock management improvement initiatives (action plan, delivery bookies and Stock management SOP).
Production analysis:
Maintaining, reviewing and creating production reports according to production performance measures and needs. Reporting on periodic variances and their causes, focusing specifically on spending variances. Analyze changes in production design, manufacturing methods and raw materials to determine effect on costs. Providing management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products. Construct and monitor data accumulation systems.
Reporting process:
Define and develop reporting structures to monitor and evaluate plant performance for monthly reporting cycle of Lotus SA into the Group. Your reports will be essential in assessing operational efficiency and identifying areas for improvement. Detail analysis and reporting on monthly KPI’s by 4th business day after month closing Pro-active action on efficiencies and write-offs Monitor, manage, and provide accurate reports on Product Costing, including Standard Costs & Actual Costs. Your insights will play a vital role in supporting strategic business decisions. Conduct cost simulations and provide unit costs for new products, empowering the product team to make well-informed pricing decisions. Ensure the establishment of annual standard costs for all products, maintaining accuracy in financial records. Apply cost accounting systems and procedures, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and financial regulations. Perform cost analysis and production variance analysis to identify and address anomalies, facilitating continuous improvement and cost optimization.
Profile
A Honours Degree in Commerce with business management as a major subject. At least four years appropriate experience as Senior Controller. CIMA desirable. Apply cost accounting systems and procedures, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and financial regulations. Perform cost analysis and production variance analysis to identify and address anomalies, facilitating continuous improvement and cost optimization. Excellent communication skills Analytical skills Leadership qualities Team player Detailed orientated Strong knowledge about procedures in commerce activities Thoroughness Reliability Stress tolerance Computer literate