• Application Deadline:
• Position: Cost Accountant - Cement Industry


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Benue


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Summary

• Assist in coordinating DCP's cost accounting, cost of sales analysis, product costing and variance analysis.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date and accurate production data including raw materials consumed in production, production quantity, down time, etc.


• Generate variance analysis of planned vs. actual activity rates and standard prices on a monthly basis and investigate variances.


• Plan standard product costs including cost of activities for each month based on approved actual values for the previous month.


• Allocate direct operating and overhead costs across products for the purpose of evaluating and controlling product pricing, profitability, and trends.


• Allocate costs for central or joint expenditure to relevant cost centres in line with DCP's cost allocation policies.


• Perform period closing and related activities for product costing.


• Prepare detailed account analysis and reconcile sales, cost and inventory liability accounts.


• Ensure timely submission, accuracy and validity of inventory, gross margin schedules to the Team Lead, Management Accounting.


• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Team Lead, Management Accounting.

Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any other related discipline.


• Relevant professional qualifications such as ACA, CIMA, CPA, ACCA will be an added advantage.


• Minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience.

Skills and Competencies

• Good understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.


• Good knowledge and understanding of finance best practices, IFRS, and other applicable accounting standards.


• Basic knowledge of accounting packages and systems, including SAP.


• Good communication and interpersonal skills.


• Good organisational skills.


• Good data gathering, analysis and problem solving skills High ethical standards and integrity.


• Proficiency in the use of MS Office tools.


• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance


• Pension Plan


• Paid Time Off


• Training & Development


• Performance Bonus