Cost Accountants

Qualifications & Competencies

Bachelor degree in Accounting or equivalent qualification.
Minimum of 5 solid years of cost accounting in a manufacturing environment
applicant must process a strong cost systems background and have excellent analytical skills,sound understanding of accounting principles
Ability to accurately prepare daily,weekly and monthly reports

Roles and Responsibilities

Plan,study and collect data to determine production costs in the factory
Analyse data collected and record results
Analyse changes in product design,raw materials,manufacturing methods to determine effects on cost.
Analyse actual manufacturing cost to actual production cost
Record cost information for use in controlling expenditures
Analyse audits of costs and preparing reports
Make estimates of new and proposed product costs.
Provide management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services
Maintain a cost Accounting system
Conduct physical inventories and monitors cycle count program
Reconcile finished goods inventories

Other Requisites

Computer literate and fully conversant with Microsoft Excel
Able to handle pressure and work within tight deadlines
Holder of a valid and clean driving license