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Cost Accountant

--Horra Trading--

Purpose of the Job:

To support sustainable and profitable growth of the Company and enhance operational decision making by preparing insightful, timely accurate and relevant cost analysis and report. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

         Prepare and analyze monthly Cost of goods sold (CoGS), Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and Manufacturing variance journal entries. 

         Calculate and analyze the excess and obsolete inventory reserve and report to the management. 

         Collect and analyze data on material and labor costs to evaluate efficiency and effectiveness. 

         Conduct analysis on sourcing costs of all the business and prepare a report for the management. 

         Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services provided, to determine effects on costs. 

         Analyze actual costs and prepare periodic report comparing standard costs to actual costs and recommend cost efficiencies. 

         Compile cost information to be used in operating and budget preparation and expenditure controlling. 

         Make estimates of new and proposed product or service costs. 

         Provide management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products and services. 

         Prepare cost-benefit analyses and make recommendations regarding the acquisition or sales of capital expenditures. 

         Follow up the periodic and proper recording and updating of fixed asset register of the Company. 

Job Qualifications

·        Education Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance or accounting.                                  

·        Work Experience: A minimum of 4 (years) years of demonstrated work experience.

·        Solid understanding of Cost Accounting.

·        Experience of working in manufacturing sector. Work experience in a propylene technology or textile sector is highly preferred.

·        Excellent communication skills.

·        Fluency in Amharic and English, written and verbal is highly required.

·        Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.