About the company:
Our client is a leading chemical manufacturer and distributor with over 60 years of experience specializes in the manufacturing processing and distribution of industrial chemicals serving industries such as Oil & Gas Pharmaceuticals Water & Waste Treatment Mining Petrochemicals and Rubber & Gloves. The company provides highquality chemical solutions with advanced testing facilities and supply chain services.
Qualifications:
- Financial expertise: A Bachelors degree in Accounng Finance or a related field with professional certifications such as ACCA CIMA or CPA being highly valued.
- Proven experience: At least 5 years of experience in product costing preferably within the manufacturing industry demonstrating a strong background in cost accounting and financial analysis.
- Technical proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems with knowledge of Navision being a significant advantage.
- Analytical prowess: Strong problemsolving skills and the ability to analyze complex data to drive informed decisionmaking.
- Effective communicator: Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with crossfunctional teams and present financial insights clearly.
Job Descriptions:
As a Cost Accountant specializing in costing you will play a pivotal role in analyzing financial data developing cost structures and providing insights to support strategic decisionmaking. You will collaborate with crossfunctional teams to ensure accurate cost accounting enhance financial efficiency and contribute to achieving the companys financial goals.
- Capturing of Cost: Develop and maintain cost models to accurately calculate
product plant or project costs. - Lead cost analysis: Conduct indepth evaluations of raw materials production
processes and finished goods to identify costsaving opportunities and
improve efficiency. - Optimize inventory management: Monitor inventory valuation conduct
audits and assess production yield to enhance cost efficiency and accuracy in
stock reporting. - Deliver insightful reporting: Prepare management accounts for
comprehensive costing reports and provide valuable insights to support
management decisions and audit processes. - Spearhead process improvements: Identify and implement enhancements in
costing procedures and financial controls working closely with cross functional
teams to strengthen cost management strategies. - Drive budgeting excellence: Collaborate with the sales plant and finance
team to prepare annual budgets forecast costs and align cost control
measures with overall financial objectives. - Other duties as assigned by Superior.