Cost Accountant Needed Urgently

My client is in search of a very strong, energetic, self starter Cost Accountant to assume the responsibility of their cost accounting function.

The following are the attributes the candidates should have;

Major Responsibilities Include:

• Prepare, analyze and report weekly, monthly, quarterly gross margin analysis by Job by customer
• Assist in month-end closing, prepare journal entries as necessary, analyze inventory evaluation, inventory roll forward
• Coordinate with IT department for system issues, maintenance and development such as production, purchasing, import/export, accounts payable, accounts receivable, import/export IT, receiving, shipping, and other.
• Analyze cost accounting data and assist with cycle count/physical inventories
• Prepare detailed account analysis and reconcile sales, cost and inventory, liability accounts by job, customer type by division
• Review and analyze inventory and margin reports, conduct research and perform analytical studies in regards to cost analyses and profitability
• Work in Special projects as required
• Support and assist internal department reporting requirements such as audit schedules, tax schedules and others
• Ensure timely submission, accuracy and validity of inventory, gross margin schedules to management

Minimum Qualifications Are:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance (CPA (K)/ACCA required
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically
• Acquired through 5 or more years of related experience
• Ability to apply knowledge of IFRS & Cost Accounting Standards
• Must be able to adapt to new and different computer programs and software to enable efficient data gathering and analysis
• Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret data
• Good written, verbal communication and collaborative skills
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office products
• Ability to analyze and reconcile complex accounts and reserves
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Print & Packaging industry background preferably and manufacturing background A MUST
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision

Please email your CV to riona@kentrain.co.ke by 26th of April; kindly do not apply if you have no previous experience in manufacturing industry.