Cost Accountant at Khenpro Global Services

Khenpro Global Services is a human capital organization based in Lagos, Nigeria. We provide human resources services to various clients in different sectors. Our Recruitment and Outsourcing Services have helped improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our clients' service delivery. Our main focus is to enhance client organizations by providing quality services on various aspects of their human resources, allowing the organization to focus on its core issues.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cost Accountant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We’re seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cost Accountant to join our growing finance team.
• As the heartbeat of our cost management efforts, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate cost accounting and financial analysis to support our manufacturing operations.
• You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to analyze production costs, identify opportunities for cost optimization, and provide valuable insights to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.
• This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of our manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyze production costs and variance analysis to ensure accuracy and integrity of cost accounting records.
• Monitor inventory levels and reconcile inventory accounts to maintain accurate inventory valuation.
• Prepare and analyze standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead, ensuring alignment with actual manufacturing costs.
• Lead periodic time study efforts.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and procurement teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
• Participate in month-end and year-end closing activities, including the preparation of cost of goods sold (COGS) and inventory valuation reports.
• Conduct regular audits of manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting support to management, including cost projections, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Assist in the development and implementation of cost accounting policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist in the preparation of the COGS accounts for the annual budget and forecasting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience with cost accounting in manufacturing environment.

Application Closing Date
16th September, 2024.