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Company
Anonymous
Industry
Mining & Metals
Location
Perak
Company Description
AnonymousSenior Cost Analyst
Anonymous
Salary Budget: | Please log into your account to check the details. |
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Job Type: | Permanent |
Location: | Perak |
Special Requirements: | This role is Ipoh-based. Candidates should have MNC and strong Costing and Financial Planning and Analysis experience. |
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Posting Date: | 07-25-2015 |
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Expiry Date: | 08-15-2015 |
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
Function as a business partner with plant and financial management to effectively manage and control the operations of the plant. Lead the financial staff at the plant and be accountable for plant level responsibilities including cost accounting, business analysis and financial reporting. Will also liaise with Head Office Financial staff, as required.
JOB SCOPE/DIMENSIONS
4 to 5 (at most) data and statistics that characterize the results, means and activities upon which this position has a direct or indirect influence: turnover, gross margin, budgets, tonnage, number of employees supervised/managed, number of customers/accounts, geographical area(s) covered, etc.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In charge of plant costs timely analysis
- In depth analysis and control of all cost components, among which Cost of mining and crushing (mining, contractors, mass balance understanding, external buy-in) Cost of production by group of finished product and all their components
- In charge of cost allocation accuracy
- Determination of standard costs by product
- Responsible for clear, concise and accurate costs variance analysis, among which regarding OpEx initiatives
Leading internal process compliance and worflows optimization
- Ensure stock value accuracy; Lead regular stockcounting and cause route analysis;
- Monitor the appliance of the main contracts (mining contractors, capex project, freights, external chips / lumps …)
- Work towards internal process and ERP usage optimization in finance and other support departments (purchasing, warehousing, logistic, …)
Key contributor to the accounts closing process and other finance obligations
- Timely analysis and accurately report current month’s costs and plant financial results and manufacturing variances
- Integral and active team member in preparation of Monthly Closing, Forecasts and Annual Budget, under the supervision of the BU financial controller, ensuring a strict compliance of Ipoh site with the pre-defined deadlines
- Ensure compliance of transactions and bookkeeping with accounting rules and Our Client internal practices (fixed assets control, mining costs, … etc)
- Receive visits of external and internal audits
Strong sense of ownership and financial leadership for Ipoh plant, working in close relationship with Operations managers
- Capex management to ensure all capex budgeted and forecasted are spent as per the timeline
- Provide support to decision making for the plant managemet, with the ability to build concise and meaningful financial projections
- Attend monthly plant production meetings to discuss all plant issues
OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS
1. Demonstrated leadership as part of a cross-functional plant management team
2. Proven ability to manage and develop staff
3. Strong written and verbal communication skills
4. Sound planning and organizational skills
5. High level of proficiency in PC spreadsheets and ERP systems
6. Travel as required
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
1. Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree, Professional Degree and preferably a member of any professional accounting body (ACCA/CIMA/CA/CPA/MIA)
2. At least 10 years of working experience in Finance & Accounting positions, ideally doing manufacturing cost accounting / factory controlling functions in a manufacturing background
3. Must have significant Product Costing experience
Knowledge, skills, abilities & Competencies (Check the required competencies for success on the job)
Leadership Strategic/Critical thinking Planning & Prioritising
Decision-Making & Problem Solving
Safety Awareness
Customer Driven Approach Communication & Presentation Skills Initiative
Interpersonal Skills/Teambuilding
Implementation Skills