Vacancies at Safal Group

Key responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and analysis of monthly management accounts to ensure timely, accurate, and insightful performance reporting.
• Conduct comprehensive variance analysis (materials, labour, overheads, and yield variances) to identify key cost drivers and support informed management decisions.
• Maintain and monitor product costing models in SAP FICO, ensuring accuracy in material master data, BOMs, and routings for reliable cost estimation.
• Monitor and control manufacturing costs, providing actionable insights on cost trends, budget variances, and opportunities for process efficiency and cost optimisation.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process, including data preparation, consolidation, and variance interpretation against actual performance.
• Prepare detailed cost reports and product profitability analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of SAP FICO transactions and reconciliations, maintaining proper integration between Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities in SAP, including cost centre assessments, allocations, WIP valuation, and inventory reconciliation.
• Assist in the preparation of management and board presentation packs, summarising key financial insights and variances.
• Assist in continuous process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial and cost reporting.
• Provide financial and analytical support to plant and operations teams, acting as a strategic business partner in operational planning and performance monitoring.

Requirements

Qualifications required:

• Minimum academic qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Commerce (Accounting or Finance option).
• Qualifications as an added advantage: CPA (K) or equivalent
• Professional registration: ICPAK

Experience required:

• General work experience (years): Minimum of 8 years’ overall experience, with at least 3 years in plant controlling, cost accounting, or management accounting within a manufacturing environment.

Key competencies and skills:

• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Deep understanding of product costing and cost control in a manufacturing setup.
• close attention to detail, accuracy, and process discipline.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Business acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Collaborative team player with initiative and drive.

Computer literacy:

• Excellent command of MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong hands-on experience in SAP FICO (Financial Accounting and Controlling modules) is mandatory.
• Proven ability to perform variance analysis, standard costing, and cost driver assessments.

Personality profile:

• Business-centric
• Budgeting, Forecasting, and Costing Accuracy
• Fast-paced and prompt
• Achievement oriented
• Energetic and Enthusiastic
• Positive attitude
• Employee-centric
• Focused
• Self motivated

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Key responsibilities:

• Assist in setting up the credit control systems
• Oversight of the credit control daily and ensure the monthly collection targets are met.
• Ensure that debts are paid in a timely manner
• Meet cash & debtor day targets set by the company
• Chase overdue invoices by telephone, email & letter within agreed timescales
• Maintain accurate records of all chasing activity
• Regular meetings with relevant stakeholders to ensure all relevant debts are managed as necessary
• Identify changes in payment patterns and proactively propose action to avert indebtedness
• Ensure that all transactions are compliant with set regulations
• Handle disputed bills and negotiate to bring payment within the agreed terms
• Provide accurate advice on billing queries
• Respond promptly and completely to both client and internal enquiries
• Propose write off of irrecoverable WIP and disbursements
• Providing ad-hoc reporting as and when requested
• Post payments to accounts and allocate as required
• Undertake account reconciliations as required
• Ensure monthly processing deadlines are met as required
• Send out monthly client statements/letters as may be agreed from time to time
• Develop the credit management capability within the practice
• Other duties as delegated from time to time by the line manager or any other person designated in their absence
• Keep the partnership up to date with new credit management techniques and practices 

Requirements

Qualifications required:

• Minimum academic qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or any relevant field
• Qualifications as an added advantage:   CPA K
• Professional registration:

Experience required:

• General work experience (years):  5  years
• Specific to the position (level/discipline/years): 3 years
• Industry:

Key competencies and skills:

• Analytical skills
• Persuasive
• Communication Skills
• Planning & organising skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Effective communication skills 

Language requirements:

• English
• Kiswahili

Computer literacy:

• Microsoft Office packages
• ERP systems

Personality profile:

• Positive
• Employee-centric
• Fast-paced and prompt
• Achievement oriented
• Energetic and Enthusiastic
• Self-motivated
• Focused
• High level of integrity

Additional/specific work requirements:

• Good understanding of Letter of Credit
• Good understanding of Bank Guarantees / Personal Guarantees
• Ability to analyse financial statements

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Key Responsibilities

Credit Control & Collections

• Oversee daily credit control operations for Mabati Rolling Mills (MRM) and Safal Building Systems (SBS) to ensure monthly collection targets are met.
• Follow up with customers to ensure timely settlement of outstanding balances.
• Monitor and achieve cash collection and debtor days (DSO) targets.
• Identify changes in payment patterns and proactively recommend actions to minimize credit risk.
• Handle billing disputes and negotiate payments within agreed terms.
• Maintain positive customer relationships and effective account management.

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare cash flow forecasts and credit management reports.
• Ensure all transactions comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure monthly reporting deadlines are met.
• Issue monthly client statements and correspondence as required.
• Provide accurate advice and timely resolution on credit control queries.

Governance & Risk Management

• Recommend irrecoverable debts for write-off in line with policy and present quarterly proposals to the Credit Committee.
• Coordinate, minute, and follow up on monthly Credit Review Committee meetings.
• Engage internal stakeholders to resolve outstanding balances and improve collections.

Process Improvement & Capability Building

• Support the development and implementation of credit control systems, policies, and procedures.
• Develop credit management capability within the team.
• Stay updated on emerging credit management practices and techniques.

General

• Perform any other duties as assigned by the line manager.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• CPA (K) certification – mandatory.
• MBA – added advantage.
• Professional registration with ICPAK – added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 15 years of general work experience.
• At least 5 years in a similar role or discipline.
• Experience within the manufacturing industry is required.

Key Competencies & Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Persuasive with excellent negotiation ability.
• Effective planning and organizational skills.
• Conflict resolution and stakeholder management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Languages

• Proficiency in English.
• Proficiency in Kiswahili.

Computer Literacy

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using ERP systems, preferably SAP FICO & SD.

Personality Profile

• Positive and proactive attitude.
• Works well in a fast-paced environment.
• Achievement-oriented and results-driven.
• Energetic and enthusiastic.
• Self-motivated and focused.
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity.

Additional Requirements

• Strong understanding of Letters of Credit and other banking instruments.
• Knowledge of Bank Guarantees and Personal Guarantees.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial statements.