Corporate Staffing Cost Accountant Jobs in Kenya

Our client is a leading outdoor advertising company in East and Central Africa Regions.

They seek to hire an efficient well experienced cost accountant who will be tasked in analyzing cost of production and ensuring accuracy on the final product costing on a monthly basis.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain cost accounting system, documentation, and records

New product costing from time to time as well as scenario based costing to assist decision making (price and volume scenarios, cost reduction scenarios)

Monitor and verify raw material costing to ensure correct material prices and product costs are maintained and updated in the system for correct and timely management reports.

Determine fixed costs (e.g. salaries, rent and insurance, etc)

Preparation of timely and accurate profitability reports quarterly (Contribution Margin / GP Margin / EBITDA margin)

Analyze and recommend costs and cost savings

Benchmark and implement best practices in production costing & respective areas of work

Perform monthly calculation of absorption on overheads per value stream

Ensure accuracy of product costing.

Monitor actual v/s budgeted consumption of materials and other variables for control purposes.

Periodically, prepare and complete internal cost audits

Comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements

Prepare documents and interpret financial information regarding cost improvements

Prepare (monthly, quarterly and

annual) cost forecasts.

Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/ finance, or its equivalent

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role, in production or related experience
Proven work experience as a Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, Accountant or similar role
Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures
In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Excellent computer skills; experience in accounting software, e.g. SAGE, Microsoft Office Suite etc

Relevant professional qualification; CPA or ACCA

Member of a relevant professional body
Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Accurate and precise attention to detail;
Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information

Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently

NB

Please quote your current and expected salary on your cv

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Corporate Staffing Cost Accountant Jobs in Kenya

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