Cost Accountant

Job Description:

Job Description

• Responsible for preparing accurate and complete Management Accounts to Management for informed decision-making. The cost accountant shall ensure that management is provided with accurate quantitative costing, advice on Liquidity and cash now management Of the business and compliance with tax regulations
• Cost accountant Will be responsible for determining actual costs of' manufacturing. scrutinizing associated company expenses,analyzing profitability and preparing the company budget.

REPORTING TO THE CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER  , THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL;

• Prepare and present Management Accounts following best practice.
• Maintain the cost accounting system. documents and records of the company.
• Carry Out cost-volume-ptom (CVP) analysis.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
• Maintaining standard costs of raw materials. packaging. machines and "rushed products.
• Prepare and on Prices of New products and price revisions.
• Carryout Variance analysis.
• Establish costs in business such as administration. labour, shipping, etc.
• Develop and maintain accurate cost.ng systems in relation to labour. production methods and material supply.
• Prepare and complete internal Audet costs.
• Class"y and assign budget codes for proper posting Of entries.
• Provide management with  reports  on performance  reports and advising Management on  appropriate Costing  approaches bases on Financial dela.
• Assist in Stock reconciliations cycle counts/stock taking
• Project Appraisal and advise Management after systematic project evaluation,
• Inventory Management. making adjustments to costs and inventory units where necessary.
• assets management continuously updating the Fixed asset register
• Keep track of Change in legislation especially Tax legislation and any other and the related impact on product prices and restrictions.
• Any other duties assigned from time to lime by the  supervisor or Management.     

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. Business.  or a Related Field.
2. Full Professional qualification of ACCA or CPA is s musti.
3. At least 3 years work experience as aCost Accountant in preferably a manufacturing environment.
4. Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures. Including the Generally Accepted Accounting.
5. Principles (GAAP)v) Hands-On experience with accounting software will be an added advantage.

Required skills:

• Budgeting, Financial Knowledge experience.
• Advanced MS Excel skills including V look-ups and pivot tables.
• Experience with general ledger functions.
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.
• Excellent Interpersonal Communication skills.
• Leadership and Managerial Skills.