Job description
ISS International S.p.A. is currently looking for a Senior Cost Controller / Manufacturing Cost Accountant to join an important operations project in the agri-industrial / manufacturing sector , based in Nairobi, Kenya . The selected professional will support the Operations team in cost control, budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting and analysis of manufacturing-related costs, providing clear and reliable cost information to management.
The role requires strong hands-on experience in industrial cost control, standard costing, product costing, inventory valuation and SAP-based cost reporting within manufacturing, energy, Oil & Gas or similar industrial environments. The activities will be performed from the Nairobi office, within an international and structured project environment.
Main Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related disciplines; At least 7 years of experience in Manufacturing, Energy, Oil & Gas, agri-industrial, FMCG, food production or similar industrial sectors; More than 5 years of direct experience in Cost Control, Cost Accounting, Manufacturing Cost Accounting, Plant Controlling or similar roles; Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, cost analysis and budget vs actual variance analysis; Hands-on experience with standard costing, product costing, COGS, inventory valuation, cost centres and manufacturing/plant variances ; Good understanding of P&L, cost drivers, margins and cost-saving initiatives; SAP experience is mandatory ; Strong MS Excel skills and experience with ERP/MRP systems; Experience with BOMs, routing, PPV, GR/IR, cost roll-ups or manufacturing standard cost environments will be considered a strong plus; CPA, ACCA or ICIFA certification will be considered a plus; Good command of English; Availability to work from the Nairobi office.
Job Details Location: Nairobi, Kenya Start date: July 2026 Duration: 1 year, with possibility of extension Working schedule: 10 worked hours/day – 6 days/week Rotation: 6 days on / 1 day off Work environment: office-based position Meals, accommodation and transportation: not provided This opportunity is mainly addressed to candidates who are already based in Kenya or available to work from Nairobi.
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