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Senior Cost accountant

Mohandessin, Giza

Senior Cost accountant

Mohandessin, Giza
Posted 1 month ago
78Applicants for2 open positions
  • 14Viewed
  • 8In Consideration
  • 0Not Selected

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Job Description

  • Collect cost information and maintain an expenses database
  • 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
  • Planning, Studying, and collecting data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory and labor.
  • Analyzing data collected and recording results
  • Analyzing changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided, to determine effects on cost
  • Analyzing actual manufacturing costs and preparing periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs
  • Recording cost information for use in controlling expenditures
  • Analyzing audits of costs and preparing reports
  • Making estimates of new and proposed product costs
  • Providing management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.
  • Maintaining Cost Accounting System
  • Conducts physical inventories and monitors cycle count program Reconciles finished goods inventories
  • Develop strategies to reduce costs and study product pricing to ensure the best possible return on investment for the company.
  • Prepare budgeting reports by collecting information and data points from various departments within the organization.
  • Investigate discrepancies in financial records and perform month-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Conduct regular audits, interpret rules related to accounting

Job Requirements

  • BSc degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant study
  • Proven work experience as a Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, Accountant or similar role
  • Experience in the food, beverage and restaurant industry is a must
  • Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures
  • Computer literacy, MS Excel in particular (familiarity with VLOOKUPs & pivot tables and ERP System)
  • Excellent analytical skills with an attention to detail
  • Strong time management skills
  • Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information

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