Binyamin Tarsoo
Senior Cost Analyst
Quatre Bornes,PW
Summary
Results-driven Cost Controller with 4 years of experience in cost analysis and financial management. Proven expertise in optimizing cost structures, implementing cost control strategies, and enhancing profitability across diverse sector of the construction industries, including stone crushing, block making and ready-mix concrete. Adept at collaborating with cross- functional teams to achieve financial goals and ensure regulatory compliance. Strong communication skills for effectively presenting complex financial data. Holding a degree BSc (Hons) Economics & Finance with a commitment to continuous professional development. Excited to leverage my experience and skills to drive cost-efficiency and contribute to the financial success of the organisation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Cost Analyst
Gamma Materials Ltd
Phoenix
05.2023 - Current
- Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks, and limitations.
- Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
- Analyzed plans and specifications to identify scope and cost of projects.
- Performed internal audits of financial systems and processes to ensure accuracy of data and compliance with established procedures.
- Prepared annual cost budgets based on historical trends and projected activities.
- Researched variances between actual expenses and forecasted amounts, identified root causes, and recommended corrective action plans.
- Conducted regular reviews of inventory records to identify discrepancies in physical counts versus system balances.
- Assessed impact of new products on current operations, including capital investments, labour requirements, overhead costs.
- Identified areas where cost savings could be achieved without compromising quality or service levels.
- Implemented new costing system that improved accuracy across multiple departments within the organization.
- Collaborated closely with engineering teams to provide input on design specifications that would reduce overall production costs.
- Provided training sessions for staff members on topics related to cost accounting principles and best practices.
- Participated in strategic planning meetings to provide insight into future budgetary concerns.
Operations Executive
Gamma Materials Ltd
La Chaumière/ Fond Du Sac
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Built and strengthened relationships across functional leadership areas to keep revenue development and operational plans interconnected and effective.
- Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
- Strategically coordinated operations according to objectives and capabilities, effectively allocating resources to meet demands
- Drove team engagement to achieve aggressive company targets.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Tended to urgent correspondence to facilitate communication or resolution.
- Implemented visitor management system to foster positive visitor experience and minimal disruption for employees.
- Defined strategic goals to drive resource allocation, capability requirements and budgeting activities.
- Oversaw projects to help goals, tasks and milestones align with organizational strategy.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Efficiently and effectively identified and solved all problems that impacted direction of business.
Production Supervisor
Gamma Materials Ltd
La Chaumière
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Managed team of 3 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
- Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower
Cost Analyst
Gamma Materials Ltd
Phoenix
05.2017 - 03.2021
- Facilitated data analysis, search query mining and development of ad hoc reporting.
- Conducted trend analysis, benchmark reports, attribution analysis and suggestions.
- Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
- Reviewed and approved invoices and payments, verifying accuracy of expenses.
- Developed and maintained database of cost information to use most up-to-date and relevant data in estimates.
- Gathered data on materials, labor and equipment costs to determine total costs of projects.
- Collaborated with project managers and contractors to obtain necessary information for preparing cost estimates.
Accounts Officer
Gamma Materials Ltd
Phoenix
09.2015 - 04.2017
- Updated general ledger of accounts with current, accurate and industry-compliant data to meet all internal and external audit requirements.
- Supervised accounting department operations and team of up to 3 employees.
- Collaborated with purchasing department to reconcile vendor invoices and facilitate payments.
- Overhauled process for year-end inventory audits to improve accuracy.
- Strengthened financial operations by conducting bank reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Oracle Software.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Education
Professional Certificated - Information Technology
Coursera
Online 11.2023 - Current
No Degree - Accounting
ACCA
Online 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Economics & Finance
University of Mauritius
Mauritius 09.2012 - 08.2015
Skills
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Organization and Time Management
Flexible and Adaptable
Excellent Communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Power BI Software Proficiency
SQL Software Proficiency
MS Office Software Proficiency
Variance & Trend Analysis
ISO 9001/14001/27001/45001
Other Duties
- Executive member of the GML Welfare Committee
- Organised events to improve working environment among staff & workers.
-Internal auditor for ISO 9001/14001/27001/45001
- Review existing policy and carried out internal audit to verify compliance.
Timeline
Professional Certificated - Information Technology
Coursera
11.2023 - Current
Senior Cost Analyst
Gamma Materials Ltd
05.2023 - Current
Operations Executive
Gamma Materials Ltd
04.2022 - 05.2023
Production Supervisor
Gamma Materials Ltd
04.2021 - 03.2022
Cost Analyst
Gamma Materials Ltd
05.2017 - 03.2021
Accounts Officer
Gamma Materials Ltd
09.2015 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Economics & Finance
University of Mauritius
09.2012 - 08.2015
No Degree - Accounting
ACCA
04.2001 -