Sameer Africa Management Accounting Manager Job in Kenya

Manager, Management Accounting

Reporting to the General Manager Finance & Strategy, the jobholder will be responsible for managing business information for optimal decision making.
 

Key Responsibilities will include:-

• Developing, implementing and monitoring processes and procedures around the creation of monthly forecasts.
• Reviewing and monitoring product profitability trends and variance analysis.
• Carrying out price modelling and product life cycle analysis and providing relevant management information for new product development.
• Timely and accurate production of the Group annual budgets for approval by the Board of Directors.
• Monitoring performance against budgets and ensuring that the budgetary controls are in line with business objectives.
• Preparation of the Group’s monthly Management Accounts to meet strict reporting timelines.
• Monitoring of business performance against set targets and recommending appropriate actions.
• Carrying out cost / benefit analysis of projects and other investments decisions.
• Contributing to medium and long-term business planning and assessing impact of key strategic decisions.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor of Commerce/Accounting or Bachelor of Business Administration Degree
• Accounting qualifications – CPA (K) or ACCA or CIMA
• Active knowledge and experience in Product Costing
• Internal controls and Risk Management
• Investment/Project appraisal, and Project Management Skills
• Proficiency in ERP applications (experience in SAP will be an added advantage)
• At least 8 years working experience in a manufacturing concern

Key Competencies

• Team leadership
• A detailed-conscious individual with strong analytical skills
• Interpersonal skills with strength in communication
• Excellent in problem solving
• Energy & entrepreneurship

Applicants to please include names and contacts of three referees, one of which should be a current or previous employer and send the application and cv ON OR BEFORE FRIDAY 25TH JANUARY 2013 to:-

Business Partner Consulting (BPC Africa)

Email address: talentsearch@bpc.co.ke
or to P.O. Box 17352 00100, Nairobi