Plant Controller at West Kenya Sugar Limited

Position Overview

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the Plant Controller position at a leading organization in Kenya.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

You will be accountable for all financial reporting requirements of the unit, including development and continued deployment of necessary templates, production of performance metrics, control systems and compliance.

Your specific responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating all business cycle templates in liaison with all other stakeholders in the planning process
• Delivering meaningful, high-quality management information to support both day-to-day operational management and strategic decision-making
• Monitoring core financial processes (SOPs) and reporting requirements to ensure the unit's strategic objectives are achieved
• Influencing Finance and Business teams in driving metrics and presentation of results
• Managing all reporting requirements of the unit
• Interpreting, implementing, and monitoring organization policies and procedures
• Ensuring concise review of current and projected operating results
• Supporting the design of robust cost management and other programs to provide operating economies and improve profitability
• Maintaining adequate product costing systems and cost evaluation activities
• Proactively assessing key assumptions underlying operating plans, identifying risks and opportunities in line with management's expectations
• Evaluating the unit's capital investment requests
• Supporting Operations initiatives at the unit
• Providing timely and relevant information to support stakeholder decision-making
• Supporting timely generation of management accounts while maintaining compliance with IFRS and other statutory obligations
• Overseeing the unit's external audit requirements
• Supporting the budgeting process including templates, timelines, meetings, and review sessions
• Performing any other duties as assigned by the Business Controller/CFO

Knowledge and Experience Requirements

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CPA, or equivalent)