Cost Accountant Job Vacancy - Mombasa Kenya

Job Title: Factory Cost Accountant

Location: Mombasa

Company Profile

Our client is one of the leading manufacturers of FMCG products and they have a presence across East Africa.

Reports to: Factory Finance manager

Main Responsibilities

Responsible for Factory Operating Budget preparation and next updates in the scope of:

• standard cost calculation (ingredients, wrapping materials, finished goods, work in process) and Cost of Manufacturing Goods Sold forecast
• Factory budgeting process control

Regular analysis and explanation of all variances between plan and actual results

Production of periodic reliable costing schedules providing full analysis of factory cost and performance measures, and related variance reports

Capital forecast and Fixed Assets register

• Monitoring expenditures within agreed limits, and highlighting any significant variances
• Ensuring accurate accounting for fixed assets and fixed assets depreciation
• Providing reports on the state of the Capital Forecast

Inventory

• Ensuring an accurate database reflecting actual stockholding by organizing the cyclic stock count of all inventory by cost accounting employee, justifying and reconciliation differences and making appropriate adjustments
• Preparing of inventory revaluation
• Reconciling inventory data between the General Ledger and the Inventory System records
• Controlling the inventories (obsolescence)

Required Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge

• CPA (K) will be an added advantage and must be computer literate. Should have experience working with an Integrated ERP.
• Must have 2 years experience in the Manufacturing industry and in particular costing
• Good communication skills
• An appreciation of basic Supply Chain Processes
• IT proficiency
• Advanced product mix knowledge
• Should be keen to detail
• Very good with numbers and must be thoroughly analytical
• Should be flexible
• Must be proactive and one who values integrity

To apply for this positions 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.