Cost Accountant at Graceco Limited

Location: Alagbado, Lagos
Report to: Financial Controller

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze and report weekly, monthly, quarterly gross margin analysis by brand by customer type
• Assist in month-end closing, prepare journal entries as necessary, analyze inventory evaluation, inventory roll forward
• Prepare collateral reporting
• Analyze cost accounting data and assist with cycle count/physical inventories
• Maintain internal control documentation and test internal controls
• Prepare detailed account analysis and reconcile sales, cost and inventory, liability accounts by customer type by brand
• 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
• Others as may be assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 4 or more years of related experience
• Ability to apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles & 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, analyse 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 communicational skills
• Detail oriented
• Knowledge of ERPNext preferred
• Manufacturing industry background in FMCG preferred
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision

Working hours:

• Working time is normally between 7:30am-5pm Mondays to Fridays and 8:30am-3pm on Saturdays.