Costing & MIS Executive
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Steel and Tube Industries in Kampala is hiring a Costing & MIS Executive to prepare accurate cost sheets, analyze cost variances, and generate MIS reports supporting management decisions. The role requires coordination with production, procurement, and finance teams to ensure cost control and data accuracy. Candidates should have 5-10+ years of costing/MIS experience and strong Excel and analytical skills.
- Full-time role in Kampala with a clear October 14, 2026 deadline
- Requires 5-10+ years of costing/MIS experience and CPA/CIMA/CMA preferred
- Strong MS Excel, Power BI, and ERP (SAP, Oracle, Tally) skills needed
- Covers product costing, variance analysis, and daily/weekly/monthly MIS reporting
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- Required5+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in sales, finance, Cost AccountantThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in KampalaThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full Time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
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- Plan to submit before the listed deadline: 2026-10-14.
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Original source description
Costing & MIS Executive
Department
Finance / Accounts / Operations
Reports To
GM Finance and FC
Job Summary
The Costing & MIS Executive is responsible for preparing accurate cost sheets, analyzing cost variances, and generating Management Information System (MIS) reports to support management decision-making. The role involves coordination with production, procurement, and finance teams to ensure cost control and data accuracy.
Key Responsibilities – Costing
Prepare product-wise, process-wise, or project-wise cost sheets
Analyze material, labor, overhead, and conversion costs
Monitor actual costs vs budgeted/standard costs and identify variances
Assist in cost reduction and profitability improvement initiatives
Support pricing decisions, quotations, and tenders
Coordinate with production and purchase teams for accurate cost data
Key Responsibilities – MIS
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly MIS reports
Generate reports on cost, sales, production, inventory, and profitability
Analyze trends, deviations, and performance indicators
Ensure accuracy and timely submission of reports
Improve and automate MIS reporting formats as required
Any other work as and when required by management including accounting, banking etc.
Key Skills & Competencies
Strong analytical and numerical skills
Excellent knowledge of MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas), MS Office, Power BI, Analytical tools.
Understanding of costing methods, analytical skills for MIS
Good communication and coordination skills
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or Management
CPA/CIMA/CMA preferred
5-10+ years of experience in Costing/MIS roles
Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Tally)
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Accuracy and timeliness of cost sheets and MIS reports
Effectiveness of variance analysis
Data integrity and reporting quality
Contribution to cost optimization initiatives
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Prepare product-wise, process-wise, or project-wise cost sheets
Analyze material, labor, overhead, and conversion costs
Monitor actual costs vs budgeted/standard costs and identify variances
Assist in cost reduction and profitability improvement initiatives
Support pricing decisions, quotations, and tenders
Coordinate with production and purchase teams for accurate cost data
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly MIS reports
Generate reports on cost, sales, production, inventory, and profitability
Analyze trends, deviations, and performance indicators
Ensure accuracy and timely submission of reports
Improve and automate MIS reporting formats as required
Any other work as and when required by management including accounting, banking etc.
Strong analytical and numerical skills
Excellent knowledge of MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas), MS Office, Power BI, Analytical tools.
Understanding of costing methods, analytical skills for MIS
Good communication and coordination skills
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or Management
CPA/CIMA/CMA preferred
5-10+ years of experience in Costing/MIS roles
Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Tally)
bachelor degree
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