Plant Controller

ABOUT THE COMPANY Unga Holdings is a market leader in the manufacturing and provision of superior human nutrition, animal nutrition and animal health products and services within Eastern Africa. Unga family brands are milled using superior quality grains, selected to achieve high customer satisfaction levels at the same time ensuring that the nutritional value is retained in products when utilized.

Unga Holdings Limited’s subsidiaries include Unga Limited, Unga Farm Care (EA) Limited, Ennsvalley Bakery Limited and Unga Millers (U) Limited. Over 90% of the company’s revenue is derived from Kenya with the remainder attributed to sales in Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. JOB SUMMARY RequirementsA University Graduate in a business-related fieldQualified Accountant (CPA(K), ACCA, or equivalent)Computer literate with hands-on working knowledge of SAP (CO,MM, PP), spread sheets and other MS Office Applications5 years’ work experience in a manufacturing environment, with a track record of inventory and production process achievement. RESPONSIBILITIES Financial Planning  Drive Total Plant(s) budgeting process. Coordinate and support budget information gathering process and ensure meeting of plant objectives and aid management decision making.Cost ManagementCost control

• analyse, identify, and drive exploitation of cost saving opportunities.Lead cost effective & efficiency initiatives across the business and ensure maximization of product margins.Product CostingWork closely with the Plant Manager to drive product cost competitiveness.Maintain accurate product costing in SAP (activity type and overheads rates updates)Work closely with the Business Controller to develop competitive pricing strategies for various products to drive maximization of margins.Internal ControlsEnsure effective internal controls are in place within plant revenue, expenditure, inventory processes etc to prevent loss of company’s assets.Inventory ManagementEnsure optimum stockholding and a sound inventory control system.Maintain and develop monthly stock taking and reconciliation procedures for all sites and depots.Ensure inventory variances are fully investigated, approved, and booked on a timely basis including imported materials and external stores.plant performancePrepare timely, accurate and cost-effective plant reports and highlight variances so that management can take effective action to improve operating performance.Support the payables and receivables sections. Ensure smooth information and documentation flow for supplier payments processing at CSO.people managementIdentify gaps and build capability for the Team.Orientation, induction, and training of team members.Manage Performance weekly, Monthly.Drive Succession Planning for the Team.Uphold the company’s code of business conduct and ethics policy.Ensure compliance to company programs including HR activities, Continual Improvement initiatives, Safety, GMP REQUIRED SKILLS Operations planning, Budgeting, financial planning, C