Cost Accountant Jobs Opening Kenya

Cost Accountant Jobs Opening Kenya

Job Title: Cost Accountant

Company Profile:
A multinational company that deals in the Manufacturing and Production of Nutritional and dairy products, coffee, tea, beverages, chocolate and confectionery
Reports to: Factory Controller

Main Purpose of the job
* Active participation in Preparation of Standard Cost Budget, Cost Revisions, Replacement Costing, Simulations and Actual Costing including schedules
* Variance reports and explanations
* Compliance with the Costing Standards for Manufacturing

Main Responsibilities
Management Responsibilities (if any)
* Guiding and coaching team members in line with their strengths and weaknesses
* Highlighting major deviations in spending (fixed costs) for corrective action
* Establishing internal controls adherence in regard to cost and inventory management.

Functional Responsibilities
* Organizing and co-coordinating monthly stock takes.
* Establishment of Standard Cost Budget, Cost Revision, Replacement Costing, Cost Simulation and Period Actual Cost of Production (including relevant schedules)
* Compilation of variance reports and explanations
* Reviewing of all Factory expenses to ensure correct classifications, grouping and valuations and ensure that they are within the budget.
* Calculate financial impact of Operational Excellence initiatives
* Act in the absence of the Factory Controller
* Reconciliation of Factory GL Accounts
* Confirmation of Factory Bills for Services.

Competencies and Key Skills

Knowledge of Costing Standard for Manufacturing
Understanding Leadership style

Analytical Skills
Required Qualifications
* Degree in Accounting and Relevant Professional qualifications i.e. CPA-K; ACCA

To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line.

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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