Duties and Responsibilities
Planning, Studying, and collecting data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory and labor
Analyzing data collected and recording results
Analyzing changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided, to determine effects on cost
Analyzing actual manufacturing costs and preparing periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs
Recording cost information for use in controlling expenditures
Analyzing audits of costs and preparing reports
Making estimates of new and proposed product costs
Providing management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.
Maintaining Cost Accounting System
Conducts physical inventories and monitors cycle count program
Reconciles finished goods inventories
Analyzes actual manufacturing expenses and prepares periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs
Designs and understands cost flow to determine proper job order costing
Create budgets and manage costs for the company
Key Requirements and Skills
Degree in Business related Course
CPA- Kenya
3-5years experience as a cost accountant
Attention to Detail
Confidentiality
Time Management
Communication and interpersonal skills
Analytical ability
