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Cost Accountant

Cheshire Ethiopia

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Finance

Accounting

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2020-01-14

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2020-01-23

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Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the  finance manager, the Cost Accountant is  responsible for  Planning, Studying, and collecting data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory and labor. ... Analyzing actual manufacturing costs and preparing periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • 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
  • Assisting in Month end close of the General Ledger
  • Conducts physical inventories and monitors cycle count program
  • Reconciles finished goods inventories
  • Assists to determine actual costs of manufacturing or providing a service, scrutinizing associated company expenses, analyzing profitability and preparing budget.
  • Performs other similar duties as assigned by the superior.

Work Unit:                           

  • Finance

Immediate Supervisor:   

  • Finance manager

Required number

  • 01

Job Requirements

Qualification

  • BA degree in accounting

Experience

  • 2 years related  to cost accountant experience     


    How to Apply

    Interested applicants can send their latest resume in word or PDF via cheshire@cheshireservicesethiopia.org or apply in person Addis Ababa at head office located to CMC Road, adjacent to Ethiopian Management Institute within 7 working days. 

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