Cost Accounting Officer at Taeillo

Job Summary

• We are seeking an analytical and detail-oriented Cost Accountant with 2–3 years of experience in the manufacturing industry to manage production costing, inventory valuation, and cost control.
• The successful candidate will help monitor manufacturing expenses, minimize material wastage, improve cost efficiency, and provide accurate financial information to support business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Calculate and monitor product costs, including raw materials, direct labour, and manufacturing overheads.
• Prepare and maintain product costing sheets, bills of materials (BOM), and cost estimates.
• Track raw material consumption, production wastage, rework, and finished goods costs.
• Analyse actual production costs against budgets and standards, investigate variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Reconcile inventory records and support the valuation of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
• Collaborate with Production, Procurement, Warehouse, and Finance to ensure accurate cost records and material accountability.
• Prepare periodic cost reports, profitability analyses, and management reports.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support budgeting, forecasting, and month-end reporting.

Requirements

• HND/B.Sc. in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience, and experience in the manufacturing industry is mandatory.
• Practical experience in production costing, inventory accounting, cost analysis, and variance reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software or ERP systems.
• Knowledge of bills of materials, manufacturing overheads, and inventory valuation.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, integrity, and problem-solving abilities.
• ICAN, ACCA, ANAN, or progress toward a professional qualification is an advantage.