Cost Accountant at Sigma Consulting Group

Sigma Consulting Group - Our client in the Hospitality sector is recruiting suitable candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cost Accountant

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• A client in the hospitality sector in Lekki is looking to fill the role of a Cost Accountant with excellent organizational and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the cost accounting system, documents, and records of the organization.
• Collect cost information, review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies, and maintain an expenses database
• Determine the actual cost of providing our service, scrutinize associated company expenses, and analyze profitability.
• Prepare and maintain an effective budget, also preparing budgeting reports (for the company and for each department)
• Analyze any changes in services provided in order to determine what effect it has on the cost.
• Comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements.
• Prepare and complete internal cost audits.
• Prepare (monthly, quarterly and annual) cost forecasts.
• Provide management with reports that specify and compare factors that affect prices and profitability of products or services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant study (essential).
• Minimum of 2 years work experience as a Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, or similar role
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures.
• Experience with ERP software.
• Solid cost systems background.
• Outstanding emotional intelligence.
• Excellent report-writing, communication, and IT skills.
• Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information.
• Meticulous attention to detail with superb organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.

Monthly Remuneration
N80,000 - N100,000.

Application Closing Date
15th April, 2021.