Cost Accountant at Mantrac Nigeria Ltd

JOB OUTLINE:

• Provide support and expertise in cost/costing analysis. Undertake research, interpret the results of analysis and provide alternatives / recommendations for further consideration.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate on project teams to ensure validation, review and proposed savings are accurately tracked.
• Review and analyze actual Costs of Production (identify key drivers, provide analysis and explanation on results, provide insight on trends).
• Review and validate period end and year end close reports ensuring Mantrac financial policies, Accounting Standards and Costing Standards are followed.
• Collaborate with Costing Centre of Competence on operational activities such as Period End
• Close (PEC); Master Data; factory health checks and give inputs for the revision of Service
• Level Agreement according to new reality.
• Perform financial simulations, product costing & estimates, and CAPEX evaluations as required ensuring full transparency of costs.
• Coordinate and provide Plant inputs for factory cost budgeting, capacity runs, planning and for the dynamic forecast.
• Active participation in Standard Cost Budget, Revision and Replacement Cost calculations as required.
• Coordinate and Ensure Stock Taking are periodically taking place & write-offs are duly authorized to avoid misappropriation of goods and company assets.

JOB SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

• B.Sc /HND in Accounting or ATS with ACA and a minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
• Prior experience in Accounting or Costing, ideally within a factory or supply chain.
• Proficiency in English and language of the market (where applicable).