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Senior Cost and Budget Accountant

Lesso Ethiopia Trading PLC

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Finance

Accounting

Addis Ababa

5 years - 7 years

1 Position

2025-08-16

to

2025-08-24

Required Skills

accounting department processes

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Fields of study

Accounting

Finance

Full Time

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Job Description

LESSO ETHIOPIA PLC would like to hire qualified applicants for the following position:

  • Senior Cost and Budget Accountant

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Accounting:

  • Analyze production costs, overhead, and variances.

  • Maintain and update standard costing system.

  • Conduct cost-benefit analyses.

  • Monitor inventory valuation and cost of goods sold (COGS).

Budgeting & Forecasting:

  • Lead the annual budget preparation process.

  • Develop and monitor operating budgets and capital expenditure plans.

  • Work with department heads to align budgets with strategic goals.

  • Provide periodic forecasts and identify variances between actuals and budget.

Financial Analysis & Reporting:

  • Prepare detailed management reports (budget vs. actual, cost trends, etc.).

  • Support decision-making with financial modeling.

  • Ensure accurate financial data for audits and compliance.

Internal Controls & Compliance:

  • Ensure adherence to accounting standards (e.g., GAAP/IFRS).

  • Support internal and external audits.

  • Improve financial controls related to budgeting and cost tracking.

Collaboration:

  • Liaise with operations, procurement, and finance teams.

  • Support business units with financial insights.

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Key Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance.

  • 5–7 years of experience in cost accounting and budgeting.

  • Strong knowledge of Peachtree/ ERP systems

  • Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.

  • Attention to detail and analytical thinking.

  • Cost analysis

  • Budget management

  • Financial reporting

  • Variance analysis

  • Strategic planning

  • Communication and collaboration

How To Apply

 Interested applicants should send their CV and relevant documents only via email to:hrlessoethiopia@gmail.com

Fields Of Study

Accounting

Finance

Skills Required

accounting department processes

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