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Position Overview:

At Two Roads, the Pricing Accountant is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining pricing strategies across all product lines and services. This role requires strong analytical skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and the ability to monitor market dynamics to ensure competitive and profitable pricing structures.

• Develop and maintain pricing models and structures using advanced Excel formulas and financial calculations
• Set up, update, and monitor pricing for all products/services to ensure competitiveness and profitability
• Conduct ongoing market research and competitor analysis to identify pricing trends and opportunities
• Provide strategic pricing advice and recommendations to management and various operational teams
• Perform cost analysis, margin calculations, and profitability assessments across product lines and customer segments
• Monitor market dynamics, economic factors, and cost fluctuations that impact pricing decisions
• Prepare detailed pricing reports, variance analysis, and present insights to stakeholders
• Maintain pricing databases, develop pricing tools, and ensure data accuracy across all systems
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Procurement teams to support quotations, tenders, and contract negotiations
• Ensure pricing compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
• Professional accounting qualification (CA, CIMA, ACCA) preferred

• 3-5 years of experience in pricing, cost accounting, or financial analysis
• Proven experience in developing and implementing pricing strategies
• Experience in market analysis and competitive benchmarking

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (complex formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, VBA/macros)
• Strong understanding of costing methodologies and margin calculations
• Proficiency in financial modeling and pricing analytics
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) preferred
• Knowledge of business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau) advantageous

• Exceptional analytical and numerical skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Ability to interpret complex data and translate into actionable insights
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Commercial acumen and business-minded approach
• Proactive and self-motivated with minimal supervision required
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset

• Exposure to the Group's local and international footprint
• Diverse and dynamic teams
• Vast growth opportunities within the Group
• Competitive salary packages (negotiable)