Cost Control Analyst (Automotive) – Nairobi at Summit Recruitment and Search

Key Responsibilities.

• Audit and control Work in Progress (WIPs) to ensure accurate cost allocation of parts and labour, and timely invoicing to minimize working capital exposure.
• Monitor actual vs. standard margins for service and parts sales on a daily/weekly basis, investigating and reporting significant negative deviations.
• Analyze and control discounts on parts and labour, evaluating their financial impact and ensuring compliance with internal policies.
• Identify inefficiencies and support cost-reduction initiatives to optimize profitability across service operations.
• Control and analyze travel and operational expenses for the technical team, ensuring justification, compliance, and cost efficiency.
• Monitor and validate the costs of contracted external works, assessing the profitability and justification of subcontracted jobs.
• Track and analyze operational costs of service vehicles, including fuel consumption, maintenance, and wear and tear, to support fleet cost optimization.
• Ensure compliance of all operational processes and cost registrations with company financial policies and standards.
• Track key operational KPIs (Efficiency, Occupation, Productivity) and prepare periodic financial and operational performance reports and dashboards.

Key Qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Management Engineering) or Management/Economics with a strong quantitative background.
• Very Strong Aptitude for IT: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is mandatory.
• Proficiency in ERP systems for robust data extraction and analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with cost-consciousness.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.