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Manager,
Cost Management
Job
Summary
Reporting to the Director,
Finance & Administration Division, the job-holder will champion management
of costs, review various expenditure lines and give alternative ways of doing
the same that will be more efficient and optimize costs.
In addition, the incumbent
will provide relevant business and industry analysis to assist/evaluate
performance of business.
Key
Duties and Responsibilities
·
In-depth analysis of key drivers of costs and identify
strategies manage costs
·
Undertake site performance analysis and identify areas that need
to change
·
Drive all cost management initiatives from various business
units
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Ensure ROI for all assets/ investment categories are properly
defined and enhanced to drive returns for capital investments
·
Prepare monthly cost reports and understand causes of variances
against envisaged project benefits and propose remedial actions
·
Assist project owners in economically evaluating the business
benefits of new projects
·
Ensure that all Business cases are properly validated on a
timely basis
·
Manage and track post project implementation to ensure returns
as anticipated during project formulation are achieved
·
Proactively consider business’ revenue potential, identify any
variance and recommend remedial action
·
Periodically evaluate the various performance measurement
processes and suggest any improvements
·
Contribute to the budgeting process and ensure that all
Divisions are held accountable for costs/initiatives
·
Develop and maintain partnerships with internal management
stakeholders
Minimum
Requirements
·
Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Commerce and CPA (K)
·
MBA /CFA will be an added advantage
·
Registered member of a recognized professional body(ies)
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Knowledge in Cost Management structures
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Good Computer skills
·
A minimum of four (4) years experience in Cost
Management/Business Performance Analysis at a senior level
Personal
Attributes & Skills required in undertaking the role
·
Good Business knowledge and awareness
·
Strong analytical & problem solving skills
·
Good Cost management skills
·
Strong Financial analytical skills
·
Good Interpersonal skills
·
Excellent communication & presentation skills
Application
Process
Interested candidates meeting
the above criteria should forward an application enclosing detailed curriculum
vitae accompanied by copies of certificates and indicating the current
remuneration to the address shown below by 17th August 2012.
We are an equal opportunity
employer.
Only the successful
candidates will be contacted.
Please quote this reference
on your application and on the envelope: MCM/3/HRD/2012
The
Director
Human Resources Division
Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd.
P.O. Box 48231-00100
Nairobi
Human Resources Division
Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd.
P.O. Box 48231-00100
Nairobi