Summary: Our client is one of the largest food
manufacturing companies that has been in existence for more 30 years in the
East African market.
They are committed to surpassing
their consumer’s expectations and promoting excellence in their
operations.
They are seeking to hire a
results driven Cost Accountant for their operations in Nairobi.
Purpose of the job: Reporting to the Finance Director; the
incumbent will contribute to the Company’s strategic and operational goals by
analysing, evaluating the processes and advise on remedial actions.
He/she will be involved in
costing right from raw material selection until the price determination
level.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Review and
audit the Bill of Materials (BOM) to ensure it captures critical product
requirements.
- Analyse
actual labour, material, and overhead cost against Standard/Budget,
explain variances and prepare reports.
- Develop new
labour and overhead rates, budgets, and forecasts.
- Coordinate
physical inventory counts and cycle counts and investigate cycle counting
variances and resolve issues.
- Support
internal controls implementing in operations, sales, engineering,
manufacturing and finance.
- Prepare,
analyse and report weekly, monthly, quarterly gross margin analysis by
brand, by customer type and collateral reporting.
- Review and
analyse inventory and margin reports with to product cost and
profitability.
- Prepare cost
estimates for new products and product changes.
- Work with
the Materials Review Board to locate and dispose of obsolete inventory.
- Assist in
month-end closing, prepare journal entries as necessary, analyze inventory
evaluation, inventory roll forward.
Requirements:
- A business
degree from a recognised University.
- At least
five (5) years experience in cost accounting preferably in a manufacturing
plant
- Inventory
experience is also essential.
- Experience
building teams with the ability to build relationships, work well with all
levels of associates, provide hands- on assistance when required, and
identify differing priorities and multi task in a fast paced environment.
- A self
starter, results oriented, with strong interpersonal communication,
analytical, organisational, teamwork and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated
ability to see the larger picture and be able to recognize the steps to
move the organisation forward.
- Working
knowledge of the relevant accounting regulations.
How to Apply:
Send your application
including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a
detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected
salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three
professional referees to:
Adept Systems
Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO
00100
Email:
recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Closing Date: Friday 3rd October 2014
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Closing Date: Friday 3rd October 2014
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please note that we do not
charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.
