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Date Posted: Wednesday, February 21 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
JOB TITLE: Plant Accountant
Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Finance Team could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone’s contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

KNAUF GYPSUM TANZANIA LIMITED is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a 9-years heritage in GYPSUM manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 90 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team mate to join us in Mkuranga Plant as an Accountant.

Can you say ‘yes’?
Do you treat your colleagues with respect?
Do you always have the customer in mind?
Do you act with future generations in mind?
Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop?
Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?
As a Plant Accountant at Knauf Gypsum Tanzania Limited, you will be responsible for observing month stock takes of all raw material and finished goods for purposes of completeness and accuracy and performs the necessary analytical work on cost variances and assist with forecasts as requested by the Plant Manager, Project Manager and Financial Controller.

What you’ll be doing:
• Performing life circle cost benefit analysis and driving capex expenditure motivations.
• Analyze monthly and yearly production/ unit production costs, plant utilization and availability.
• Monitoring of movements in inventory balances and the expected impact on the average production costs.
• Offering professional recommendation on financial matters and advising on ways of improving business performance.
• Tracking investment utilization versus budget and project completion.
• Leading month end processes at the plant to ensure adherence to key timelines and cut-off procedure.
• Tracking/checking correctness of contractor invoices advising solution and right way of posting.
• Leasing staff working hours records check against raised invoice.
• Follow up invoice GRN process in SAP, daily check if received goods is posted correct and timely.

What we’d love for you to have:
We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don’t already have, we’d love to speak to you. If you have qualification and experience in the following areas:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounts/ Finance or related field of study.
• Minimum work experience; One (1) year working experience as a Cost Accountant/ Financial controller in a manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of SAP
• Ability to work with cross functional teams and build relationships.
• Good analysis and interpretation of data.
• Ability to Identify problems quickly make sound judgements and implement solution.

We’ll provide:
• A competitive salary
• Health insurance cover
• Year end-performance benefit

What happens next?
We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process – so we have committed to replying to your application within 3 working days.

Knauf Gypsum Tanzania Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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