Control & Reporting Analyst

The role involves providing detailed analysis of Direct Costs, Inventories, Stores & Spares, and Reserves related to slow-moving and obsolete stocks to support the Supply Chain (SC) Controller in timely reporting. The position plays a key role in assisting the SC Controller to implement control measures at the plant level, driving process automation to enhance efficiency and add value to operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Support Process and Control Owners during risk assessments to identify and mitigate emerging risks, improving the effectiveness of controls within Inventory to Cash (I2C), Agro, and Financial Reporting (FR) processes. Ensure timely closure of identified gaps by updating processes and test scripts.
- Monitor all inventories, both Agro and non-Agro, focusing on aging analysis and monthly reporting of relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Ensure the accurate and timely execution of the month-end costing run.
- Prepare and submit the Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) Trial Balance (TB) and related schedules promptly to the reporting team.
- Guarantee completeness and accuracy of Journal Vouchers (JVs) and month-end closing schedules related to Reporting and Inventory functions.
- Provide analytical support to the SC Controller through variance analysis and other agreed KPIs on a monthly basis.
- Maintain and update standard costs of materials and finished goods in SAP as required.
- Conduct balance sheet reviews, including Inventory, Reserves, and Agro schedules.
- Oversee timely and accurate reporting of scrap sales and reconciliation of customer ledgers.
- Assist the SC Controller in preparing and sharing finance dashboards with the SC Director and functional heads during monthly Operations Review meetings. This includes explaining key components of direct costs and Manufacturing Overhead (MOH), analyzing variances against Latest Estimates (LE) and Annual Operating Plans (AOP), comparing Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and MOH across plants, and presenting Year-to-Date (YTD) Capital Expenditure (Capex) spend status.
- Plan, set, and manage team performance objectives through regular one-on-one appraisal sessions.
- Foster cross-functional coordination with plant teams to ensure smooth operations.
- Ensure timely submission of information to external auditors.
- Support the SC Controller in organizing reward and recognition initiatives and maintaining a positive work environment within the Plant Controls team.
- Enhance team members’ business understanding and confidence by providing opportunities to present their work at senior forums.
- Train team members to identify and minimize both routine and non-routine risks within their processes.
- Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements in relevant areas.

Required Qualifications

- Chartered Accountant (ACA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), or Master of Business Administration (MBA).
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
- Proven experience in managing and leading teams.

No preferred qualifications or additional benefits were specified for this role.