Assistant Cost Controller
Full time @Seaowl posted 1 day ago in Administration Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 29148
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Career Level Officer
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Experience 3 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry Administration
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
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Job Type Full time
Job Description
POSITION:
Assistant Cost Controller
DEPARTMENT:Finance
REPORTS TO:
Cost Controller/Finance Manager
Open to UGANDAN NATIONALS only
JOB SUMMARY
The Assistant Cost Controller will support procurement activities, supplier management, budget monitoring, cost control and financial reporting while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Source, evaluate and conduct due diligence on suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality and compliance.
- Negotiate supplier terms, prepare purchase orders and maintain an approved supplier database.
- Monitor supplier performance, contractual obligations and QHSE compliance.
- Verify supplier invoices against approved purchase orders and delivery documentation.
- Assist with supplier reconciliations and monitor outstanding invoices and payment timelines.
- Monitor procurement expenditure and commitments against approved budgets, identifying and escalating potential overruns.
- Prepare weekly and monthly cost-control, budget-versus-actual and procurement expenditure reports.
- Support budget preparation, forecasting and implementation of cost-saving initiatives.
- Monitor inventory levels, particularly PPE and ensure proper procurement and accounting documentation.
- Support month-end activities, financial analysis and audit requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years’ relevant work experience.
- Proficiency in accounting software, particularly Sage or QuickBooks.
- Strong Excel, analytical, budgeting and reporting skills.
- Good understanding of procurement procedures and financial controls.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and high professional integrity.
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