Job Description

Job Overview:

You will work collaboratively with various department managers to analyze costs, assess vendor relationships, and maximize profitability, with a deep commitment to the bottom line without compromising quality. You will be accountable for a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Work in conjunction with all department heads to ensure maximum profitability

Provide critical assessment of all budgets and cost projections

Assess all incoming products, resources, and services to ensure the best price

Remain acutely aware of market trends that could impact resource costs and keep up to date on new vendors and possible cost cutting partnerships

Analyze invoices to ensure correct products/services were received at the expected cost

Collaborate with department heads to strategize ways to minimize waste

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the interdependency of cost drivers and understand the entire arc of the business and how productivity impacts profitability

Develop and implement proactive solutions and cost-cutting measures Roll out clear cost-saving programs with timelines and assessment goals Implementing policies, guidelines to establish appropriate cost control practices for the company

Preparation and maintenance of accurate schedules, compliant estimates, budgets for the project, maintain project cost and work, fund management & reporting.

Forecasts and report to management on a regular basis.

Qualifications, Experiences, Skills:

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge

: A professional accounting qualification like CA, CPA or equivalent, with good knowledge of international accounting and financial reporting standards. Bachelor's degree in finance is a requirement.

Minimum Experience (number of years)

: At least 5 years of professional experience working in cost control preferably in a Group company having diversified business.

Job-specific Skills

: Management skills, Analytical skills, time management, problem solving skills, decision making, negotiation skills, application of international standards, Communication and interpersonal skills.

Competencies

: Leadership, strategic thinking, attention to detail, customer service orientation, Proactive individual.