Cost Controller / Factory Accountant (Vegetable Oil Extraction Plant) – Bonje, Mombasa

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing cost accounting or factory finance.
  
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and material resource planning (MRP).
  
• Proven ability to analyze financial data and link operational activities to financial outcomes.
  
• Excellent Excel proficiency and solid understanding of P&L, balance sheet, and cost drivers.
  
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
  
• Additional training in HSE or auditing is an advantage.
  

• Oversee preparation and analysis of plant financial reports, including monthly P&L, balance sheets, and variance analysis.
  
• Manage operating budgets, monitor expenditures, and implement effective budgetary controls.
  
• Analyze product costs, production variances, and operational efficiency to support decision-making.
  
• Supervise inventory management processes, including physical counts, reconciliations, and valuation.
  
• Partner with operations management to ensure cost-effective production and accurate cost allocation.
  
• Maintain and update accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely and accurate recording of transactions.
  
• Prepare and present regular manufacturing performance reports to management.
  
• Conduct internal audits on inventory, expenses, and financial processes to ensure compliance and accuracy.
  
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards, internal controls, and company financial policies.
  
• Utilize ERP systems and Excel to track, analyze, and report financial data effectively.