54 FMCG Financial Controller - ASTCO Jobs in Ethiopia
54 FMCG Financial Controller - ASTCO Jobs in Ethiopia
Duties and ResponsibilitiesManage and control the company’s standard costing system, with responsibility for maintaining accurate standard costs across the entire product range, and reviewing and reporting on costs and variances
Ensure month end reports are delivered accurately and on time, with explanations of key trends and variances
Provide meaningful and accurate budgets and forecasts, manage all product costing, production and supply chain budgets and forecast cycles.
Annual review and update of standard costings
Monitor actual cost development, provide early warnings on deviations and advise on corrective actions
Ensure reliability and integrity of accounting records (accounts and cost centers, capex vs opex)
Create a high performing Finance team through leadership and individual/team development plans
Responsible for Surprise/monthly/Yearly stock count
Monitoring stock levels
Coordinate yearly financial audit and work with Tax team related to any tax audit
Prepare, review, control and validate Monthly Inventory Reporting and develop robust CAPEX tracking dashboard
Review regularly the performance of our supply chain operations and develop key performance indicators to support effective decision making and cost saving programs
In coordination with Finance teams, apply and put in place recommendations made by internal audit (or financial auditors) to guarantee compliance with financial standards and corporate governance.
Proactively, provide relevant business support to optimize profitability: working capital, stock reduction, business case, ROI, profitability analysis, cost savings opportunities, ad-hoc analysis
Monitor and analyze price pressure on manufacturing operations, to ensure we are continually understanding our cost of manufacturing in house and with 3rd parties
Business Planning and Capital investment program
management to ensure the most appropriate process, business case and post reviews
Review of Capital Expenditure proposals and return on investment, with overall responsibility for fixed asset registers
Prepare, review, control and validate Monthly Inventory Reporting and develop robust CAPEX tracking dashboard.
Deliver the monthly financial report for the management including budget/forecast actual variance analysis and recommendations
Process adherence on NAV system related to Stock, General ledger, accruals, reporting Fixed assets and related reconciliations
Job Requirements
Competencies
Functional competency
Functional knowledge of manufacturing finance, Inventory & cost accounting is a must with 5 to 7 years of experience with FMCG background.
There should be 2 to 3 years of experience in supervisory role and handling a team of 4 to 8 people.
Other competencies
Passion
Teamwork
Knowledge and Skills
Integrity
Ownership
Planning and Organizing
Influence
Analytical Thinking
Qualifications Required
Education
MSc in Finance and Accounting/MBA /Part Qualified Accountant
Experience
5-7 years financial, commercial & market experience in accounting/analytical roles with FMCG sector experience and experience of managing teams.
Must have experience of:
Business Performance evaluation
Budgeting & Forecasting for multiple business units
Good internal/external communicator being able to build strong relationships, influencing and presenting at a senior level Desirable
Working experience in Ethiopia
Knowledge of local market environment & trends, government policy and regulatory requirements
How to Apply
Please title your application with subject line: -"Financial Controller - ASTCO "
Candidates meeting the above-required qualifications are invited to send their CV through careers@54fmcg.com
Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for an interview.
Application deadline: November 26, 2020
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