Cost Accountant at Eta-Zuma Group W/A Limited

Details

• We are looking to hire an experienced Cost Accountant with excellent organizational and analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the cost accounting system, documents and records of the organization
• Collect cost information and maintain an expenses database
• Construct data accumulation systems
• Determine fixed costs (e.g. salaries, rent and insurance)
• Plan and record variable costs (e.g. purchases of raw material and operations costs)
• Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies
• Prepare budgeting reports (for the company and for each department)
• Analyze and report profit margins
• Prepare (monthly, quarterly and annual) cost forecasts
• Assisting in month-end and year-end closing
• Identify and recommend cost-effective solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business with an emphasis in Accounting, or a related field preferred
• 2-3 Years Proven work experience as a Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, Accountant or similar role
• Sound understanding of Account principles.
• Experience with accounting software, like SAP
• Computer literacy, Microsoft Office Suite, MS Excel in particular (familiarity with VLOOKUPs and pivot tables)
• Computer literacy, MS Excel in particular (familiarity with VLOOKUPs and pivot tables)
• Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Excellent report-writing, verbal communication and IT skills
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills
• Meticulous attention to detail with superb organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information