About US:
Damco East Africa Area comprises of 140 team members spread across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Mauritius and Madagascar. Damco enjoys a significant presence in this Area with a great market share. Nairobi, Kenya hosts the Area headquarters.
Job Summary: The Cost Controller will be responsible for overall Cost Reduction and Maintenance for EAF Damco entities. You will proactively engage in cross-functional projects and discussions for cost reduction and optimize the organizational strength. Moreover, you will act as an active team member and actively promote the company culture and values. In return, you will gain valuable experience in long-term strategy planning and execution, change management, negotiation, cost reduction and management; and play a pivotal role in setting the future direction of Damco EAR.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Identifying the scope
Responsible for the execution and stakeholder management
In charge of delivery
In charge of working Capital Management
Perform any other task as assigned
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should have an outgoing and convincing personality, a sense of urgency, drive and result orientation.
Possess the ability to communicate and drive the necessary changes within the organisation.
An inspiring leadership figure, who can engage and motivate people.
Prior project management experience
Working Capital Management experience
Advanced level proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based and job specific software applications including SAP.
Proven success in matrix organization.
Excellent planning, time management, collaboration, decision making, organization, presentation and negotiating skills.
Demonstrated success in problem solving through use of data and information metrics and improvement to performance process.
Travel is required at least 5% of the time in this position within EAF.
SAP working knowledge
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications to Sandra B. Luzinda on this E-mail to: sandra.luzinda@damco.com
Deadline: 24th February 2015