Cost Control Manager

We are Hiring - Cost Control Manager!

Purpose of the position:

• To align the company's goals and objectives with financial performances through an in-depth analysis of key performance indicators.
• Ensuring accuracy of financial reporting and its consolidation reports to group company.
• To maximize resource efficiency and profitability through disciplined cost monitoring and control.
• To standardize and ensuring complete implementation of ICFR processes.

Main Responsibilities:

Financial Performance and Analysis (40%):

• Aligned with Finance & Operations verticals and perform Financial planning, Budgeting, Forecasting, Reporting, Variance analysis activities, collecting operational data/reports, conducting analysis and reconciling transaction, preparation of standard & adhoc management reports for country, product, and providing standardized & adhoc and insightful level of analyses.
• Establish tools and applications to automate the financial and analysis reports.
• Prepare the financial reports for standalone and consolidation of group entities.
• Responsibility for developing and monitoring KPIs to deliver the forecasts.

Cost controlling (30%):

• Monitor and analyse costs to ensure they are in line with budget and identify detailed explanations for variances.
• Develop and implement cost control strategies to minimize expenditures and maximize profitability.
• Prepare cost reports for management and provide recommendations for cost reduction and control.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize costs and improve overall performance.
• Stay current with industry trends and developments in cost control best practices.

Internal Control (20%):

• Ensure Internal Controls Framework Review (ICFR) compliances
• Ensure reporting controls are robust and systems integrity remains at the highest possible standard
• Ensure commercial reporting standard reports are aligned with requirements
• Assist with quarterly forecast and budget preparation where necessary
• Any other activities as may be assigned from time to time

Others (10%):

• Support the finance team in other finance functions including Audit, Compliances.
• Coordinate in ensuring adequate insurance coverage for the company’s assets and employees.

Education:

Qualified or Semi qualified CA or CMA with Bachelor’s or any relevant discipline.

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of experience if qualified CA/CMA and minimum 5 years of experience if semi qualified.

Skills required for the job

• Advanced Excel
• Tally and/ any other ERP
• Power BI

Other skills required for the job

• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship-Building Skills
• Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving
• Creativity & Innovation
• Organization & Time Management