Cost Accountant at Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited

ROLE SUMMARY

• We are seeking a costing officer that will be responsible for determining product costs, analyzing pricing strategies, and evaluating profitability of various business opportunities. This role will provide critical support to our pricing decisions, tender proposals, and product profitability analysis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Continuously review and update the Emzor Bill of Materials (BOM) based on amendments from production sites, and provide timely reports of all changes to the Head of Costing.
• Conduct weekly reviews of completed work orders on Oracle to confirm full material issuance and identify any over- or under-issuance for corrective action.
• Liaise with the designated point persons at each production site to address incomplete or incorrect material issuance before any work order is closed.
• Determine actual costs for products to inform pricing decisions.
• Evaluate and analyze promotions, discounts, and incentive plans to assess their impact on profitability.
• Evaluate Institutional, NGO, and public-private partnership tender proposals to determine profitability and viability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely costing information.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of costing principles, practices, and regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor\'s degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Proven years of experience in costing or pricing analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial software
• Student Membership or Member of relevant Professional bodies (ICAN, ACCA, CIMA) will be an added advantage

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Proficient in cost accounting, product costing, financial modelling, and forecasting.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel/Word with strong ethical conduct, confidentiality, and resource management
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail capabilities.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and people-leadership skills.