Factory Senior Cost Accountant – Urgent Vacancy

at 54 Capital
Location Debre Birhan, Amhara, Ethiopia
Date Posted February 26, 2020
Category Accounting
Finance
Job Type Full-time
Currency ETB

Description

A key role to support the CFO in all aspect of finance function (located in the factory), who will take charge of day-to-day finance/accounting operations and is a key link with other departments to ensure smooth operations of the business.  Assistant Financial Controller is for a high potential finance professional with several years of experience in accounting/finance, who has a good understanding of all aspects of the business cycles, able to resolve conflict and is a problem solver. Excellent communication skills. ERP experience.

  1. Planning, Studying, and collecting data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material and packaging material purchases, inventory and labor.
  2. Analyzing data collected and recording results
  3. Analyzing changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided, to determine effects on cost
  4. Analyzing actual manufacturing costs and preparing periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs
  5. Recording cost information for use in controlling expenditures
  6. Analyzing audits of costs and preparing reports
  7. Making estimates of new and proposed product costs
  8. Providing management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.
  9. Maintaining Cost Accounting System
  10. Assisting in Month end close of the General Ledger
  11. Conducts physical inventories and monitors cycle count program
  12. Reconciles finished goods inventories

 

Job Requirements

  • Minimum BA/BSC in Accounting, Finance and related fields
  • Practical experience of cost accounting
  • knowledge of office administration and procedures
  • knowledge of general bookkeeping procedures
  • knowledge of general accounting principals
  • proficient in relevant accounting software, NAV and related
  • knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements
  • 5 years plus accounts receivable and general accounting experience

Key Competencies

  • attention to detail and accuracy
  • good English language verbal and written communication skills
  • organizational skills
  • information management
  • problem analysis and problem solving skills
  • team player and able to work in stressful environment
  • able to understand sense of urgency
  • customer service skill
  • Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, and Access)
  • Good business English speaking
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