AGL transport & logistics - Cost Controller & Reporting M/F

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES1. Operational Cost Control• Monitor daily transport operating costs, including fuel, maintenance, tyres, repairs, tolls, driver expenses, detention, demurrage, and subcontractor costs.• Review transport costs against approved budgets and identify cost variances.• Investigate abnormal operational expenses and recommend corrective actions.• Ensure all operational costs are accurately allocated to the respective trips, customers, or business units.• Monitor vehicle operating cost per kilometre and per trip.2. Financial Performance Monitoring• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly Gross Margin (GM) reports for NTD Transport.• Monitor revenue, direct costs, Gross Margin, and EBITDA performance against budget.• Analyze profitability by customer, corridor, vehicle, route, and business segment.• Prepare profitability analysis for management decision-making.• Monitor fleet productivity and operational cost trends.3. Budgeting & Forecasting• Coordinate preparation of the annual Transport Budget.• Prepare monthly forecasts for transport revenue, operating costs, and Gross Margin.• Monitor budget utilization and recommend cost optimization initiatives.• Support management during annual budget reviews and forecasting exercises.4. Fleet Cost Analysis Monitor and analyse:. Fuel Costs Maintenance Costs Tyre Costs Accident Costs Insurance Costs Driver Costs Fleet Utilization Costs Idle Time Costs Empty Kilometers Detention & Demurrage Costs Develop cost performance dashboards for management review. Recommend initiatives to reduce fleet operating costs and improve profitability.5. Billing & Revenue Assurance• Review completed trips to ensure all revenue-generating activities are billed accurately.• Validate transport invoices before submission to Finance.• Monitor unbilled trips and ensure timely revenue recognition.• Reconcile operational records with Finance to ensure billing accuracy.• Review customer profitability and revenue leakage.6. KPI Reporting & Business Intelligence• Prepare daily operational dashboards covering: Revenue Gross Margin EBITDA Fleet Utilization Fuel Performance Vehicle Productivity Trip Performance Driver Productivity Cost per Kilometre Cost per Trip Prepare weekly and monthly management reports. Support management presentations and business reviews.7. Financial Controls• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and internal controls.• Review operational expenditures for compliance with approved budgets.• Support internal and external audits.• Verify supporting documentation for operational expenses.• Maintain accurate financial and operational records.8. Process Improvement• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational efficiency.• Develop cost monitoring tools and reporting templates.• Support implementation of transport management systems