Costing Manager / Deputy Costing Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Costing Manager / Deputy Costing Manager Location: Guinea West Africa Reporting To: Finance Controller Industry: Manufacturing (Plastics and Paints Preferred) Role Overview: We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Costing Manager / Deputy Costing Manager to join our manufacturing operations in Guinea, West Africa. The ideal candidate will play a key role in cost control, variance analysis, and operational efficiency while leading and mentoring a team of costing professionals. Key Responsibilities: Primary Duties: * Review daily plant operations and entries to ensure accurate costing and data input. * Coordinate with production teams to gather cost data and validate against system entries. * Analyze actual vs. standard costs monthly; identify variances and recommend corrective actions. * Update Bills of Materials (BOM) and route cost analysis in the system regularly. * Conduct periodic costing reviews for all products and prepare cost estimates for new products. * Lead, mentor, and train the costing team. * Oversee perpetual stock counts to minimize discrepancies between physical stock and books. * Work closely with plant teams to standardize costing practices and ensure policy adherence. Secondary Duties: * Resolve interdepartmental costing issues promptly and professionally. * Present costing reports and insights to management for decision-making. * Handle any additional tasks as assigned by management. Candidate Profile: Qualifications: * CA / ICWA (Mandatory) Experience: * Minimum 5 years in the manufacturing sector, preferably in plastics or paints. * Prior work experience in West Africa or Francophone countries preferred. Skills Required: * Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills. * Proficiency in costing systems and variance analysis. * Ability to manage and guide a team of 5+ members. * Detail-oriented with excellent time management and prioritization skills. * French language proficiency is an advantage. Compensation & Benefits: Salary: $2500 $4500 per month (based on experience) Accommodation: * Provided (Sharing or Separate as per designation) Basic Amenities: Provided (Toiletries and daily necessities) Food: Provided (All three meals + snacks) Transportation: Provided Other Allowances:$75/month for local expenses Leave Policy: * Married Employees: 11 months work + 1 month annual leave (includes airfare) * Unmarried Employees:22 months work + 2 months annual leave (includes airfare) Appraisal & Bonus: * Annual performance-based appraisal and bonus, subject to management discretion.