Urgent Job Vacancy: Production Cost Accountant
Outrival HR Solutions is one of the
Leading HR Consulting Firm in Kenya providing Human Resource and Training
Services in East African Firms and beyond.
One of our clients in the
Manufacturing Industry is urgently looking for a Suitable candidate to fill the
above position.
The incumbent should be able to take
up the role immediately.
Main Purpose of the Job: The position will maintain cost information on the products the
company is producing and provide management controls of operations based on the
standard cost method which includes variance reporting by Go-down, by Machine,
by Mold and by SKUs.
The role will be responsible for
planning, studying, and collecting data to determine costs of business activity
such as raw material purchases, inventory and labor as well as analyzing actual
manufacturing costs and preparing periodic reports comparing standard costs to
actual production costs.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
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Planning, studying, and collecting
data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases,
inventory and labor
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Analyzing data collected and
recording results while providing management with reports specifying and
comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services
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Analyzing changes in product design,
raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided, to determine effects
on cost
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Analyzing actual manufacturing costs
and preparing periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production
costs
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Making estimates of new and proposed
product costs
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Responsible to check and reconcile
manufacturing variances and yields analysis and interpretation of cost
variances on a monthly basis
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Prepare detailed cost reports for
manufacturing, identifying key overspends and variances and identifying
opportunities of improvements
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Review and recalculate raw material,
finished goods and other base costs and determine impact to business by
applying changes
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Maintaining Cost Accounting System
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Assisting in Month end close of the
General Ledger
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Conducts physical inventories and
monitors cycle count program
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Reconciles finished goods inventories
Job Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Commerce
(Accounting/Finance Option), Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option),
Economics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution
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Qualified Accountant (CPA (K), ACCA,
or equivalent) are a mandatory requirement
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Be registered with a professional
body such as ICPAK, ACCA etc.
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At least 3 years of cost accounting
in a busy Manufacturing/ FMCG environment.
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In depth understanding of
manufacturing/ FMCG processes
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Good knowledge of SAP R3 accounting
software
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Demonstrated professional competence
and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results
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Strong financial and accounting
knowledge (IFRS)
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Financial analysis experience
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Strong analytical skills and
attention to detail— Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and
researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data
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Aptitude in decision-making and
working with numbers
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Ability to multitask, prioritize, and
manage time efficiently
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Ability to work well with management
and staff at all levels
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Trend analysis
If you are interested and qualified
for the position, kindly send your CV immediately to jobs@outrivalhr.com
