Valid till: 4 September 2020

Job Description:

OHORONGO CEMENT is operating a world class cement factory near Otavi in northern Namibia. This is one of the most modern cement plants in Africa and proudly Namibian. To ensure the continued excellence of this cement plant, we are looking for highly motivated employees who will contribute in different positions with their individual skills to the success of the plant. As an important player in the Namibian economy, Ohorongo Cement reduces unemployment, develops skills and delivers cement of world class quality to Namibia and abroad.

Reporting to the Controlling Manager, the Senior Plant Controller will compile, review, analyze and report on all plant and production related processes including technical analysis, performance data, production data, consumption data, cost and stock data on a daily, weekly, monthly and annual basis. The incumbent will also investigate and report on inventory counting variances and resolve issues, reporting on production costs and relevant data to internal stakeholders. He/she will assist with the development and implementation of control systems for determining costs and the distribution of costs. This position is Otavi based.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, review and analyze the production related data in SAP and booking production, consumption and goods receipts.
• Investigate and report on inventory counting variances and resolve issues.
• Ensure a smooth month end close process from a plant and depot perspective.
• Responsible person for all plant related reports.
• Commentary, evaluation and interpretation of production data.
• Ad-hoc performance and costing analysis.
• Assist with the cost center reporting process.
• Assist with the budgeting and forecasting process.
• Ad-hoc analysis and verification of data, stock, processes, etc.
• Development and monitoring of KPI’s.
• Assisting with other controlling functions.
• Participate in annual audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required with at least three (3) years’ experience in a large industrial enterprise with focus on Cost and Management Accounting.
• CIMA part-qualified a distinct advantage.
• SAP knowledge would be a distinct advantage.
• Must be computer literate with advanced excel skills.
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize own workload, take initiative and good judgment.
• Ability to work extremely accurately.
• Must be able to work independently and also in a team.
• High level of stress tolerance, discipline and decisiveness and ability to achieve deadlines.
• Fluency in English is a prerequisite.

Remuneration

In return we offer competitive income depending on skills and attributes.