Cost Accountant

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Cost Accountant

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Experience

3 Year

Employee type

Full Time

Position

Intermediate

Offer Salary

Attractive

Job Description

Aqua Plastic Manufacturing is seeking a skilled Cost Accountant to manage and analyze production costs within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Job Order Costing, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with production and finance teams to ensure accurate costing, reporting, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:
Costing & Cost Control:

  • Prepare, maintain, and analyze cost sheets for all Job Orders and production batches.
  • Implement and monitor Job Order Costing System with accurate allocation of materials, labor, and overhead.
  • Review BOM accuracy for all plastic products.
  • Monitor actual vs. standard costs and investigate variances.
  • Conduct cost audits for production lines, machinery, and wastage.
  • Inventory & Material Management:
  • Reconcile raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventory.
  • Coordinate with warehouse and production departments for accurate stock movements.
  • Assist in monthly and annual physical inventory counts.

Financial Analysis & Reporting:

  • Prepare monthly cost reports, variance, and profitability analyses.
  • Support budgeting and forecasting for production costs.
  • Provide management with insights for cost optimization and process improvement.

Compliance & Documentation:

  • Ensure compliance with company policies, IFRS, and Ethiopian tax regulations.
  • Maintain accurate costing documentation and support internal/external audits.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • BA Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 3–5 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably in manufacturing.
  • Strong experience in Job Order Costing systems.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems (Peachtree).
  • Knowledge of inventory management and production processes.
  • Preferred: experience in plastic manufacturing or printing industry.

Key Competencies:

  • Strong analytical and numerical skills.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Effective communication and teamwork.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Problem-solving mindset with continuous improvement attitude.

How to Apply:
Submit your CV and supporting documents to:
📧 aquplasticbusiness@gmail.com or wendimagegirum@gmail.com

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