• Application Deadline: Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Cost Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Responsibilities

• Collect cost information and maintain an expenses database


• Construct data accumulation systems


• Determine fixed costs (e.g. salaries, rent and insurance)


• Plan and record variable costs (e.g. purchases of raw material and operations costs)


• Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies


• Prepare budgeting reports (for the company and for each department)


• Analyze and report profit margins


• Prepare (monthly, quarterly and annual) cost forecasts


• Assisting in month-end and year-end closing


• Identify and recommend cost-effective solutions

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, Accountant or similar role


• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures


• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)


• Experience with accounting software, like FreshBooks and Zoho


• Computer literacy, MS Excel in particular (familiarity with VLOOKUPs and pivot tables)


• Excellent analytical skills with an attention to detail


• Strong time management skills


• Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information

Qualification

• BA/BSc/HND