An Agribusiness company based in
Machakos that deals with processing and packaging of fruits and vegetables
requires a Cost Accountant with the following qualifications:-
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Bachelor’s degree ( Accounting or
Finance or Economics or Equivalent)
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Professional qualification (CPA(K) or
ACCA) highly desired
·
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a
similar position
·
Experience working in engineering and
manufacturing companies on development and analysis of cost accounting
standards
·
Excellent verbal and written skills
·
Microsoft Office Suite with
intermediate/advanced Excel skills
·
Ability to apply knowledge of
International Financial Reporting Standards and Cost Accounting Standards
·
Ability to work effectively across
multiple functions / departments
Duties and Responsibilities
The Cost Accountant will perform all
aspects of operational finance requirements such as:-
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Cost and Variance Analysis
·
Development of annual product
standard costs
·
Analyzing inventories
·
Analyze cost accounting data and
assist with cycle count/physical inventories
·
Monitor compliance with IFRS and
company procedures and proactively communicate identified accounting/financial and
control issues to Accounting Manager and Directors
·
Complete assigned account
reconciliations and related analysis on a monthly basis to identify potential
discrepancies in account balances
·
Provide schedules, support, and
analytics for year-end financial audit
·
Perform Analysis on assigned accounts
to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes
·
Support implementation/updates of
cost accounting systems
·
Support for process improvement
projects
·
Any other duty as may be assigned
from time to time
Interested candidates who meet the
above qualifications should send their applications letters and updated CV to
hr@vertltd.co.ke