Adexen Recruitment in Nigeria: Cost Accountant

Started by Jobbers, Jan 02, 2011, 04:45 PM

Jobbers

Adexen Recruitment Agency is mandated by a leading international FMCG Group.
The Group is looking for a Cost Accountant.

Job Title: Cost Accountant
Job reference n°: NGA0481
Sector: Distribution & FMCG - Nigeria - Western Africa
Function: Accounting & finance

Job description:
•   Act as the "costing expert" and custodian of the costing system within the organization and help Supply Chain and Finance to resolve technically challenging costing issues, and ensure consistent costing principles across the different factories of the Group.
•   The position is based in Lagos.

Responsibilities:
   Maintain accurate standard costs across all aspects of the production process and ensure that these consistently reflect the true picture. Ensure cost data is allocated correctly and take corrective action to resolve issues
   Ensure that the Bill of Materials reflect correct usage levels and support investigations of any major variances, plus ensure that these get resolved.
   Ensure that the material costs give an accurate picture of current costs, taking into account stock levels on hand
   Ensure proper allocation of conversion costs into finished products
   Review and validate WIP levels on a monthly basis
   Prepare relevant and actionable monthly reports which are explained to the stake-holders

Qualifications & Experience:
   Have a B.Sc/HND in Accounting or Finance, a professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, and CIMA would be an added advantage.
   Have 3-5 years relevant work experience in a high volume multiple SKU production environment, with a proven track record of getting results
   Have advanced computer skills specifically in Microsoft Excel and ERP Systems. Mfg Pro knowledge would be a distinct advantage but not a pre-requisite

For more info and application: Offer Cost Accountant (NGA0481)

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