Plant Controller at Safal Group at Safal Group

Plant Controller at Safal Group at Safal Group | Iko Kazi

Description

Key Performance Areas

Supervise and guide Assistant Plant Controllers to ensure efficient monthly cost reporting
Maintain accurate product costing in SAP FICO (BOMs, routings, standard costing, and inventory valuation)
Coordinate month-end and year-end closing, including inventory counts, WIP valuation, and variance analysis
Monitor and control manufacturing costs (raw materials, labor, energy, overheads, and production efficiency)
Track plant operating expenses against budget and provide variance analysis with corrective actions
Oversee inventory control and stock movements to ensure accuracy and compliance
Monitor CAPEX projects, tracking costs and budget utilization
Partner with production, procurement, maintenance, and supply chain teams to improve cost efficiency
Drive continuous improvement initiatives for reporting accuracy and operational performance
Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
Coach and develop the plant finance team members

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

Minimum 10 years’ experience, including 5 years in plant controlling or cost accounting within a manufacturing environment
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint
Hands-on experience with SAP FICO, COPA, and Monthly SAP System Cost run (mandatory)

Personality Profile

Strong capability in variance analysis, standard costing, and cost driver evaluation
Results-oriented and achievement-driven
Energetic, proactive, and self-motivated
Positive attitude with a business-focused mindset

Key competencies:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, In-depth knowledge of manufacturing cost control and product costing, High attention to detail with strong process discipline, Excellent communication and presentation skills, Strong business acumen with the ability to translate data into insights, Team player with initiative and drive

Plant Controller at Safal Group