Key Responsibilities


Provide Baseline inputs on Cost changes and Client volumes during Forecasting and Budgeting cycles.
Assist BD team with new business proposals.
Provide timely and accurate management information & reports as required, to Senior Management and Customers on a daily, weekly / monthly basis.
Pro-actively identify opportunities across the sector.
Assist Commercial Controller in submitting BCA (Business Case Assessment) documents for approval.
In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures.
Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information.
Plan and record variable costs across the BU.
Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies across the BU.
Prepare budgeting reports.
Analyse and report profit margins across the BU.
Collecting and analysing data about the BU's operational costs.
Carrying out cost to serve analysis.
Preparing audit reports and presenting their findings to management.
Recommending changes to the BU’s processes and policies to reduce cost and maximize profit.
Developing and analysing cost standards.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision makers and establish customer network on a working level (coach network).
Monitor Financial KPIs, ensure quality standards and financial targets are being met.
Coordinate the resolving of financial issues and push for process improvements.
Collect and share knowledge and best practices.
Review input from opportunity team, ensure quality and commercial standards are met.
Analyse collected data together with operational and functional experts and provide strategies for cost saving and efficiency.        


Qualifications & Experience


Matric.
BCom degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant study (Essential).
Tertiary Qualification (Logistics, Business) (Advantageous).
5 Years Costing & Accounting experience.