Cost Analyst

Cost Analysis, Variance Analysis and Cost Control Requirements: 1. ACCA Level 1 2. 3 years Experience in similar position

1. 1.      Collection of Data

1.1             To compile monthly data for KPIs monitoring;

1.2             To maintain the documentation of data and any statistical arrangement in cost analysis;

1.3             To provide the management with reports containing the factors that affect cost or profit of products;

1.4             To compile monthly report for payment to suppliers of boulders;

1. 2.      Analysis of Data

2.1             To collect and analyse information to determine costs of business activities such as the purchase of raw materials and costs of production process;

2.2             To perform in depth analysis of Business Units expenses;

2.3             To identify cost saving areas and propose cost cutting solutions;

2.4             To make analysis of collected information as well as keep records of their findings and results;

2.5             To analyse changes on the methods of production, goods and services provided and even raw materials to know how they affect cost;

2.6             To identify possible opportunities for improving the efficiency of production with the main aim of making profit;

2.7             To analyse variance between budgeted and actual costs of mobile plants;

1. 3.      Reconciliation

3.5       To reconcile closing stocks of aggregates, cement and additives;

1. 4.      Reporting

4.1             To prepare periodic reports to analyse the performance of all Business Units;

4.2             To analyse and prepare reports periodically for the difference between actual production costs and standard costs;

4.3             To perform budget variance analysis and report deviations;

4.4             To make proposal for improvement of the performance of the Company;

4.4       To be responsible for the collection, validation and consolidation of information for monthly meetings and Board meetings;

4.5       To assist in the preparation of the annual budget to make sure that standard costs for all productions are calculated in line with budget consideration;

4.6       To finalise end of month closure.