MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the preparation of monthly supply chain cost reports, including manufacturing, logistics, raw material, and packaging costs.
- Analyze cost variances and highlight key drivers impacting business performance.
- Support inventory reconciliations, stock counts, and inventory accuracy reviews.
- Monitor stock movements and identify slow-moving, excess, or obsolete inventory.
- Ensure proper documentation and compliance with finance policies and controls.
- Assist in preparing forecasts, budgets, and financial models for supply chain activities.
- Gather, analyze, and interpret operational and financial data to support decision-making.
- Extract and analyze data from SAP, Excel, and reporting tools to identify trends, risks, and cost-saving opportunities.
- Develop reports and dashboards to support supply chain performance reviews.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Finance.
- Support process improvement initiatives and compliance reviews.
- Coordinate meetings, stakeholder engagements, and other team activities.
- Provide support on ad hoc finance and supply chain projects as required.
- Assist in the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Perform accurate data entry and assist in analysing financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
- Support the development, monitoring, and updating of budgets and financial forecasts.
- Help manage accounts payable and receivable, including processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and ensuring timely payments.
- Provide support during internal and external audits by organizing and preparing necessary documentation.
- Track and monitor company expenses to ensure adherence to budgetary guidelines and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Conduct research on financial topics, market trends, and industry benchmarks to support strategic decision-making.
- Perform various administrative tasks related to finance, such as maintaining financial records, filing documents, and updating financial databases.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work with data and generate insights.
- Strong numerical and financial analysis skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Strong communication verbal and written and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Eagerness to learn and take initiative.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Interest in supply chain operations, cost management, and business performance.
- Available to work fulltime for the duration of 1 year.
Method of Application
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