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Cost Accountant

Kaki PLC

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Finance

Accounting

Addis Ababa

4 years

2 Positions

2025-06-11

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2025-07-12

Required Skills

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Fields of study

Accounting & Finance

Full Time

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Job Description

KAKI PLC is an official dealer and assembler of ISUZU vehicle in Ethiopia. It is also engaged in different business lines including import, export, metal fabrication, after sales services, and cargo freight transport operations. The company wishes to employ a qualified professional for the Cost Accountant position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for performing cost recording, analyses and preparing budget reports; combine different data, prepare detail reports, and establish and update database and manage cost information while ensuring company policy and procedure, and accounting principles.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the accuracy and efficiency of processing of disbursements according to policies and procedures of the company.

  • Plan, identify and record variable costs and fixed costs.

  • Ensure accurate recording of expenditure in the appropriate journals and ledgers.

  • Collect all cost information and create and update database for all cost items.

  • Participate in developing cost data accumulation systems.

  • Review standard and actual costs for any inaccuracies and necessary verifications.

  • Prepare budgeting plan and performance reports for all Business Units.

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual cost forecasts.

  • Assist in month-end, and year-end closing.

  • Identify and recommend cost-effective solutions.

  • Accumulate and analyze costs, prepare cost per unit.

  • Prepare budget utilization reports including variance analysis for all Business Units.

  • Prepare periodical performance reports for submission to the Cost & Budget Accounts Division Head.

  • Participate and skill upgrading trainings and learn new skills and improve performance.

Job Requirements

Required Number  :  2(Two) 

Qualification :  BA Degree in Finance and Accounting

Work Experience :  4 years in relevant role (experience in manufacturing, import and export sectors as Cost Accountant)

Required Competence  : 

  • Communication – both verbal and written

  • Computer literate with good numeric skills

  • Analytical skill

  • Knowledge about IFRS principles

  • Knowledge about tax laws and regulations

How to Apply

Interested applicants who fulfill the job requirements listed above can submit their application letter, CV’s and testimonials via our e-mail: adminhr@kakiplc.com or in person to the company Head Office at the following address. 

ADDRESS:

KAKI P.L.C:

Addis Ababa – Ethiopia, Street to Gerji Jackros on the way to Egziabherab Church in front of mega printing press

For additional information please call us 

Tel. No.: +251911515694

Fields Of Study

Accounting & Finance

Skills Required

check accounting records

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