Costing Estimator For Offset Printing Kinshasa Congo

We are a commercial offset / digital printing company based in DR Congo, Africa - We are looking for a mature, responsible, motivated, enthusiastic, honest, energetic Cost Accountant for Costing Estimating & Dealing with customers and the production department with experience in offset and digital printing costing. You shall be responsible for managing the costing department including preparation of samples and client liaison.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Costing & Job Estimation

• Assist the General Manager in preparing accurate printing quotations and job costing.
  
• Analyze customer requirements and production inputs to generate cost-effective estimates.
  
• Maintain costing templates and regularly update them based on material and labor changes.
  

2. Client Liaison

• Serve as the first point of contact for client job updates and queries.
  
• Communicate client requirements clearly and promptly to the production team.
  
• Ensure all client approvals (artwork, proofs, pricing) are received before production.
  

3. Production Coordination

• Track job status from pre-press to final delivery.
  
• Alert the GM and production team of any delays or quality concerns.
  
• Facilitate internal meetings to ensure all departments are aligned on timelines.
  

4. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare daily/weekly job progress reports for management.
  
• Document and archive job files, cost sheets, and production logs.
  
• Record any changes to orders and notify relevant teams promptly.
  

5. Administrative Support to General Manager

• Schedule meetings, record minutes, and follow up on action items.
  
• Help manage supplier communications and quotations when needed.
  
• Support other managerial duties as delegated.

Implementing systems, maintenance and troubleshooting of all printing machines. Basically you will be managing the entire costing department including preparation of quotes, submitting quotes, preparation of tender documents etc.

1. You must have experience as a Cost accountant.
2. You must have knowledge of mathematics, and excel as well as using costing softwares.
3. Must have a business mind be a problem solver and have a degree in printing or and commerce or both.

4. Must posses leadership skills and have technical knowledge on printing machines.

5. Should have some technical experience / knowledge of the manufacturing industry

6. Be able to oversee the entire production operation, including look after the procurement of materials.

7. Have business knowledge and good at mathematics.

8. Must have worked in a similar role previously, having experience in a similar role.

9. Must be able to prepare quotes, use excel, word, outlook etc.

10. Must be able to draft emails and letters to clients and government authorities.

11. Be a problem solver.

Please read all conditions below before applying for the job.

We are looking for an active individual who is willing to move to DR Congo in Africa for a minimum 2-3 year contract. This individual will be very proactive, enthusiastic, motivated and will be willing to move up the ladder in the company.

English language is a must, French knowledge is highly regarded. Applications from all over the world are welcome.

1. You will be required to stay in Congo for a duration of 2 years minimum term contract.

2. Salary will be negotiable between 500 - 750USD per month depending on your experience. You will be provided with bachelors sharing accommodation in a large size house, with TV, servant and cook. Transport to work is provided by company. Security is also provided, and Congo is a relatively safe country.

3. Congo is very different to Kenya, so you will be required to adapt to different culture and atmosphere easily.

4. You must be between 25 to 40 years of age.

5. You must be young and energetic and have some knowledge of digital and large format printing machines and be very proactive, dedicated and responsible.

6.You must have knowledge of offset and digital printing.

7. You must be a non drinker or light drinker. You must not have any health issues and must be active and physically fit.

8. You should be willing to work long hours, including weekends and public holidays.

9. You must be willing to take up a new challenge in life to progress and be promoted in the company.

10. You will be responsible for managing a team of staff under you, so we require someone who is a responsible mature person with leadership qualities and has good interpersonal skills with customers and staff.

11. We expect that you have experience in all of the above prior to coming to Congo.