Date Posted: 2011-05-19
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We are looking for an enthusiastic and analytical Factory Cost Controller who will report to our Senior Financial Controller and be based in our factory located in Sharjah. This is a temporary and challenging position that might become a permanent one.
You will be required to manage the Factory controlling and reporting as well as the measurement and monitoring of Gross Margin by product range, activity and country and in charge of the Working Capital measurement.
Key responsibilities of this position are:
1) Performance management and reporting for the factory
Preparing and updating of Factory’s forecast. Product costing and update of standard overheads
Accurate measurement and analysis of the factory’ performance vs. forecast and of the actual performance
Monthly reporting of Factory performance in Actual P&L, Costs by nature, Analysis of Change, cycle count, etc
2) Monthly Measurement and Analysis of the local and upstream Gross Margin by country and by activity
Contributing in the computation and analysis of the monthly Analysis of Change by activity (EBIT level)
3) Stock and Working Capital
Controlling of the stock valuation, monitoring of the accuracy and completeness of the WAC (Weighted average costs) and reconciliation of the General Ledger with the Sub Ledger
Computation and Analysis of the inventory provision and working capital reports
4) In charge of all related Transfer Prices and annual TP campaign Exercise
To be successful in these positions it is essential for the right candidate to have strong autonomy and accuracy, good communication skills, strong reporting skills and the ability to manage priorities and deadlines
The essential criteria for these roles are:
- Accounting graduate
- 3 to 5 years experience in factory cost controlling
- Use of ERP systems (SCALA, SAP, etc.)
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office applications especially MS Excel.
- Process oriented approach.
- Fluent in English
The following criteria will be highly regarded:
Knowledge on MS Access
Knowledge of reporting systems (Hyperion, Carat)
This role is a PRIORITY to us please do not hesitate to apply for this position if your skills and experience fit the above requirements.
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Job Location: Sharjah, UAE
Job Role: Engineering
Company Industry: Energy
Joining Date: Unspecified
Employment Status: Full time
Employment Type: Temporary Employee
Monthly Salary Range: Unspecified
Manages Others: Unspecified
Number of Vacancies: 1
Career Level: Mid Career
Years of Experience: Min: 3 Max: 7
Residence Location: Unspecified
Gender: Unspecified
Nationality: Unspecified
Degree: Bachelor's degree/higher diploma
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