Job Details

Skills And Tools:

• Oracle
• Decision-Making
• Coaching
• Accounting Principles
• Variance Analysis
• Product Costing
• Cost Analysis
• Inventory Counting
• Make Monthly Reports
• Monitoring
• Cost Accounting

Job Exerpt

Senior Specialist (Cost Accountant)

Job Description

Perform month end close activities related to Cost Accounting. Prepares estimates of new and proposed product cost. Participate in stock counting process. Conduct Monthly Reports for Inventory ex. (Ending inventory, physical count, requested goods. Manage purchasing Prices for incoming raw material, equipment, services, and supplies. Ensure that all production costs are properly taken in the cost of sales and inventory costs. Analyzing the overhead costs and variable costs of the company to ensure smooth accountancy. Commit to maximizing efficiency at all levels without compromising quality. Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies and analyzing the variances. Validate the cost of goods sold as part of the month-end close. Analyze overhead and variable costs to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings. Regularly review and compare standard costs versus actual costs, investigating any discrepancies and reporting on variances. Work with management to implement cost-saving initiatives and process improvements without compromising product quality or operational efficiency. Ensure all costs are accurately included in the cost of sales and inventory valuations. Generate monthly reports on cost accounting activities, including inventory reports, cost breakdowns, and variance analyses. Provide recommendations based on cost analysis to support decision-making processes across departments. Ensure adherence to accounting principles, internal controls, and company policies.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field Personal Skills: Result Orientation. Operational Awareness. Building Networks. Coaching & Mentoring. Customer Centricity. Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with accounting software. Excellent knowledge of Oracle system. FMCG Experience is preferable (Food & Beverage).