Vacancy: Cost
Accountant
Location: Industrial Area, Nairobi
Industry: Manufacturing
Who are we?
We are a fast-growing manufacturing
company dealing with packaging material seeking to hire a competent Cost
Accountant whose sole responsibility is to assist the management in improving
the efficiency of operations by directing activities of product costing before
and after production, manufacturing analysis and inventory valuation.
Responsibilities: –
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Prepare detailed cost reports to
identifying key overspends and variances and identifying opportunities of
improvements
·
Prepare product quotations to customers
while considering the raw material costing, volumes, manufacturing method,
contribution margin and gross profit margin
·
To mobilize, coordinate and
participate in stock take activities at the end of every month and share
reports on the same
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Ensure that financial controls are in
place and all systems and procedures are adhered to regarding the production
process
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To work closely with the production
department to ensure that raw materials, machine usage (as per machine KPI),
labor and final products are as planned.
·
Prepare weekly COGs report within
minimum or no errors
·
Analyze actual productions costs and
prepare periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs
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To ensure that all invoices and
credit notes are accurate and relevant as per orders.
·
Record all cost information that will
be used in controlling the expenditures of the company
·
Maintain a daily production record
that should agree with inventory and daily sales
·
Prepare actual vs planned budget
analysis through preparation of financial analysis reports related to
manufacturing costs, inventory and expense information for various customers.
·
Any other duty assigned from time to
time.
Who are you?
Required Skills and Competencies:
·
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting /
Finance or a related field of study.
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CPAK Holder
·
Minimum 2 years’ experience in the
manufacturing industry
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Knowledge of Quick books
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Advanced Excel knowledge
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Ability to prepare accurate reports
and good presentation skills
·
Good analytical and decision-making
skills
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Flexible and able to work under
pressure
How to Apply
If you possess the above skills and
are up to the task, APPLY HERE on or
before 21st March 2020.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted