Company: Al-Sakb Arabian Co. Ltd.
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Headquarters)
Job Overview
As a Cost Controller at Al-Sakb Arabian Co. Ltd., you will manage and optimize costs across our manufacturing plants specializing in wooden doors, frames and custom wooden works. You will be responsible for overseeing the financial integrity of our production lines and the procurement of top-tier door hardware brands.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Costing: Analyze and control production costs for fire-rated or non-fire-rated doors and frames, and specialized wooden furniture/joinery.
Inventory & Hardware Oversight: Monitor stock levels and procurement costs for premium hardware brands (e.g., Hoppe, Arrone, Kilargo) to ensure optimal pricing and availability.
Process Improvement: Identify areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvements across operations.
Variance Analysis: Track material wastage in the sheet metal and wood workshops, investigating deviations between theoretical and actual consumption.
Budgeting & Forecasting: Prepare project-specific budgets for large-scale supply and installation contracts (hospitals, schools, and industrial plants).
Valuation & Reporting: Conduct monthly Work-in-Progress (WIP) valuations and prepare detailed cost-benefit reports for senior management.
Supplier Coordination: Liaise with international and local suppliers to manage purchase orders and verify invoices against contractual agreements.
Required Qualifications
Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as a Cost Controller, specifically within the manufacturing, construction, or interior fit-out sectors.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a technical field such as Industrial Engineering.
Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with sheet metal fabrication processes, wood joinery, and the door hardware industry.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems (experience with tally or smacc is a plus) and advanced MS Excel.
Analytical Skills: Strong ability to perform quantity take-offs and detailed measurement of materials