Cost Accountant Job Responsibilities
Executing the departmental strategy through processes and procedures to achieve the institutions objectives
Timely and accurate product Costing, simulations and analysis for the division to enable correct decision making by management
Compute landed costs for imported spares, raw materials, packaging materials and finished products costing to ensure correct material prices and product costs are maintained for correct and timely management reports.
Analyzing actual expenditure versus budget and previous financial year then highlight red flags for approval.
Preparing feasibility reports for new project ventures, establishing expected break-even point and expected margins.
Ensuring reduction in Cost of Production by closely monitoring materials cost, other direct costs and indirect overheads in every accounting period.
Prepare Standard levy returns and reconcile company EBITDA to product costingsEBITDA reporting per product country wise to assist in sales optimization
Variance analysis between Budget and Actual Expenditure for spend controls.
Monthly overheads allocation to the specific categories to ensure correct overheads absorption and correct costing
Monitor monthly movement in product costing to note and highlight red flag.
Responsible talent management in the department including coaching, mentoring, developing, motivating, training and evaluating staff to achieve highest levels of performance.
Benchmarking and implementing best practices in finance & respective areas of work
Qualifications for the Cost Accountant Job
Bachelor’s Degree. Finance, Accounting or related field
CPA – K or equivalent certification is desirable
At least 5 year(s) work experience in a similar position in Manufacturing/FMCG industry
Must have a strong Cost systems background with excellent analytical skills; sound understanding of accounting principles.
Financial management, financial reporting and Presentation skills.
People management and decision making skills
Budgeting and financial planning skills
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If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualifications and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject e.g. (Manufacturing Cost Accountant) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before Wednesday 11th October 2017.Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CVN.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewingOnly candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.
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jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke
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