Senior Supervisor - Cost Control

Job description: Redefining Sustainability | Innovating for the Future | Creating a Lasting Impact Botanica is a subsidiary of Red Sea Global and is part of the Red Sea Global Group of companies. We specialize in providing dedicated sustainable greenery across Red Sea Global’ s destinations ensuring careful integration of new species with local flora. As a subsidiary, Botanica benefits from shared strategic goals and collaborative initiatives within the Red Sea Global group of companies, enhancing our ability to serve our clients effectively. Spanning over 1 million square meters, driving our planet-first approach to sustainability. Since 2020, we have cultivated over 5 million plants, with an ambitious goal of 30 million by 2030, shaping the natural landscapes of The Red Sea & Amaala. With a team of passionate professionals—40% from the local community—and an unwavering commitment to ecological harmony, we are pioneering new global benchmarks in sustainable development. Why Join Us? • Sustainability at Scale: Be part of a project that’s transforming landscapes and preserving biodiversity. • Innovate & Grow: Work with industry experts in a fast-evolving environment. • Global Recognition: Join a company shaping the future of sustainable tourism and development. • Work in a Natural Paradise: Contribute to world-class projects in breathtaking locations. Be the Change. Join the World’s Most Visionary Developer Job Purpose Botanica Red Sea is building a structured SAP costing environment across seven Departments and nine Cost Centers. We are hiring a Senior Cost Accountant to own the monthly closing cycle and the costing function end-to-end, ensuring costs are allocated accurately and Gross Profit / Profitability reporting can be trusted at the revenue-stream and contract level. Job Responsibilities • Own the month-end costing close in SAP — cost allocations, activity price runs, overhead cycles, and Internal Order settlement. • Oversee the monthly allocation of Cost Center costs (labor, depreciation, overhead) to Orders and revenue streams. • Manage Production and Trading costing — Finished Goods valuation, production variance, and Trading COGS for Plant Trading. • Maintain contract-level profitability tracking for Landscape Maintenance and ensure intercompany transactions follow agreed transfer pricing. • Prepare Gross Profit and Profitability-by-Revenue-Stream reporting against budget, supporting management reporting and KPIs. • Strengthen cost allocation controls, including independent review and sign-off of monthly allocations. • Act as the SAP Controlling (CO) module lead, supporting system implementation and driving automation of currently manual processes. • Maintain General Ledger accounts and ensure accurate GL postings across revenue and cost streams. • Support revenue recognition and reconciliation by revenue stream, tying Revenue GLs to Cost Center activity. • Perform GL account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies ahead of month-end close. • Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial systems, reporting processes, and operational efficiency. • Act as the focal point between Botanica Finance and Group RSG Finance to ensure consistency and alignment in financial reporting and controls. Job Requirements Qualification and Experience • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field. • Professional certification such as SOCPA, CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent is preferred. • Experience • Minimum 6-8 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, budgeting, and cost control. • At least 2-3 years in a supervisory role leading accounting or finance functions. • Experience in landscaping, construction, facilities management, hospitality, or project-based environments is preferred. • Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and internal controls. • Experience working with ERP systems and financial management software. • Familiarity with audit processes, regulatory compliance, and financial governance requirements. Skills • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and cost control methodologies. • Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities. • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools. • Ability to prepare budgets, forecasts, and management reports. • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills. • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. • Effective communication and stakeholder management skills. • Ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and meet tight deadlines. • Understanding of corporate governance, internal controls, and compliance requirements. • Ability to work collaboratively with operational teams and Group Finance functions. Job Context The Senior Supervisor – Cost Control & Accounting operates within Botanica's Finance function and is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and effectiveness of financial reporting, accounting operations, budgeting, and cost control activities. The role supports the organization's expanding operations, including landscaping, nursery, floristry, and other commercial business lines, by providing timely financial insights and maintaining strong financial governance. The position works closely with operational departments, project teams, procurement, and Group RSG Finance to monitor financial performance, control costs, support business planning, and ensure compliance with company policies and statutory requirements. The role requires balancing day-to-day accounting responsibilities with strategic financial analysis, enabling management to make informed decisions while maintaining financial discipline and accountability across the business. As a supervisory position, the role is expected to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, strengthen internal controls, support audit activities, and ensure that financial processes remain aligned with Botanica's growth objectives and RSG financial standards. Job Financial Dimensions Responsible for overseeing and safeguarding the financial performance of Botanica by ensuring accurate accounting records, effective budget management, cost control, financial reporting, forecasting, cash flow monitoring, and compliance with internal controls and financial governance requirements, while providing financial analysis and insights to support operational efficiency, profitability, and informed business decision-making across all business operations and projects. Show more

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field. Professional certification such as SOCPA, CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent is preferred. Minimum 6-8 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, budgeting, and cost control. At least 2-3 years in a supervisory role leading accounting or finance functions. Experience in landscaping, construction, facilities management, hospitality, or project-based environments is preferred. Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and internal controls. Experience working with ERP systems and financial management software. Familiarity with audit processes, regulatory compliance, and financial governance requirements.

Own the month-end costing close in SAP — cost allocations, activity price runs, overhead cycles, and Internal Order settlement. Oversee the monthly allocation of Cost Center costs (labor, depreciation, overhead) to Orders and revenue streams. Manage Production and Trading costing — Finished Goods valuation, production variance, and Trading COGS for Plant Trading. Maintain contract-level profitability tracking for Landscape Maintenance and ensure intercompany transactions follow agreed transfer pricing. Prepare Gross Profit and Profitability-by-Revenue-Stream reporting against budget, supporting management reporting and KPIs. Strengthen cost allocation controls, including independent review and sign-off of monthly allocations. Act as the SAP Controlling (CO) module lead, supporting system implementation and driving automation of currently manual processes. Maintain General Ledger accounts and ensure accurate GL postings across revenue and cost streams. Support revenue recognition and reconciliation by revenue stream, tying Revenue GLs to Cost Center activity. Perform GL account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies ahead of month-end close. Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial systems, reporting processes, and operational efficiency. Act as the focal point between Botanica Finance and Group RSG Finance to ensure consistency and alignment in financial reporting and controls.