We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Costing Manager to join a renowned conglomerate company in Guinea Conakry. As the Costing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in optimising our cost structures, enhancing profitability, and ensuring the smooth financial operations of our company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse costs by studying historical data, identifying trends in expenses, and recommending cost reduction strategies.
• Conduct daily and weekly cost accounting closing functions while developing and analysing general ledger and financial statements on a monthly basis.
• Run monthly cost forecasts and ensure targets are met within deadlines, maintaining accurate expenditure records in appropriate journals and ledgers.
• Monitor project progress to meet deadlines and objectives.
• Apportion costs among various units of production and management.
• Ensure accurate allocation of production costs to material costs, wages, and overheads.
• Prepare cost estimates for unique products to establish pricing and production forecasts.
• Consolidate manufacturing costs for payroll and inventory accounts.
• Continuously improve systems and procedures, initiating corrective actions.
• Lead projects and guide staff to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain & Industrial Operations teams to assess and implement effective systems.
• Develop a dynamic reporting platform to provide regular financial updates to the Management for the Groups of Companies in West Africa.
• Monitor and analyse accounting data, producing final reports and statements.
• Champion a culture of risk management within the organisation.

Skills Requirements:

• Previous experience in a Manufacturing setup (Preferably Plastics and Paints Industry) and trading (Automotive, agro-commodities experience is a plus).
• Familiarity with West African countries and Francophone countries is preferred.
• Knowledge of the French language is advantageous.

Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant (CA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), or Institute of Cost and Works Accountants (ICWA) certification.
• Master's Degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.

Experience:

• 4 to 7 years of relevant experience.

Benefits & Compensation:

• Competitive compensation package in line with industry standards.

If you are a dedicated finance professional with a passion for cost optimisation and have the required qualifications and experience, we invite you to apply today to be a part of the company and a growing success story in West Africa.