The accountant will be responsible for cost analysis and management in our business unit which entail analysis, calculation, raw materials costing, expenses management, and end-to-end inventory management. Generally, the business is looking for an accountant who will responsibly spearhead the cost efficiency elements of the business to align profitability.
⮚ Basically, perform elements of product costing in terms of sourcing for raw materials and other suppliers.
⮚ Inventory management: check and run the inventory of the business to advise on sales and profitability.
⮚ Calculate cost and advice on optimal costing for the products and services offered by the business.
⮚ Manufacturing reporting: analysis of cost variance, and preparation of cost reports.
⮚ Spearhead monthly stock takes to determine quantity of stocks held by the business to evaluate and advice on the performance.
⮚ Manufacturing budgeting: prepare and run the budgets for manufacturing elements including raw materials.
⮚ Performing month-end closing activities and ensuring financial accounting related to revenue and costing is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
⮚ Analyzing reports and tools that identify cost exceptions and working with cross-function teams to predict and improve the cost of production.
⮚ Support the monthly close process by reviewing and reconciling cost accounts, preparing journal entries, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
⮚ Work with cross-functional teams, such as operations and procurement, to provide cost data, identify cost-saving opportunities, and support financial decision-making.
Suppliers’ payment: coordinate and manage payment and billing details of external service providers, contractors, and vendors.
⮚ Proven experience in accounting within the manufacturing industry.
⮚ Strong knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation.
⮚ Highly analytical with a strong attention to detail.
⮚ Ability to meet deadlines, work independently, and communicate effectively.
⮚ Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
⮚ Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
⮚ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Presentation skills.
⮚ Good Communication skills ⮚ Great negotiation skills ⮚ Confident ⮚ Product knowledge ⮚Outstanding organizational and leadership skills. ⮚ Problem solving aptitude Professionalism