Job Description
Job Title: Cost Accountant
Department: Finance
Reports To: Finance Manager

Summary:
The Inventory Cost Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day accounting of inventory costs for an FMCG manufacturing company. This includes tracking inventory levels, calculating costs of goods sold, and preparing reports for management. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles and procedures, as well as experience in the FMCG industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Analyze actual manufacturing costs and prepare periodic reports, comparing budget costs to actual production costs and conduct product margin reporting and analysis for Beverages.
Carry-out financial analysis and evaluation of material costs, costs of sales and other overheads, compare actual costs to estimates, analyze variances and generate relevant information for management decision-making.
Conduct analysis of raw material and packaging standard costs for accuracy on annual basis.
Assist in the improvement of internal controls related to inventory.
Work closely with relevant process owners to obtain necessary information required for compilation, documentation and analysis of costs.
Carry out monthly stock count, analyze variances and perform reconciliation.
Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
Professional certification, such as ACA, ACCA, or CFA, is preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in inventory accounting, preferably in the FMCG industry.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and procedures.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other accounting software.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Application Closing Date
9th April, 2024.
How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: kinboboye@yahoo.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.