Cost Accountant at Sara. O Events Company

Sara. O Events Company, a Events company with a specialty in decoration, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cost Accountant

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Job Type: Permanent (Onsite)

Job Overview

• We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join our Accounting department. You will be responsible for performing cost analyses and preparing budget reports. You should possess excellent analytical skills and be able to create detailed reports that present cost-effective solutions for the company.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and monitor company expenses to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop and maintain cost accounting models, tools, and processes.
• Prepare and present detailed cost reports, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Collect cost information and maintain an expense database
• Collaborate with various departments to gather cost data and validate financial information.
• Participate in the creation of budgeting and forecasting reports, providing insights to optimize spending for each department.
• Plan and record variable costs (purchases of raw material and operations costs)
• Assist in the implementation of cost control measures and process improvements.
• Analyze and report profit margins.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing.

Skills and Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Must be ICAN or ACCA certified or undergoing diets and in the process of getting certified.
• 2+ years of experience in accounting, finance.
• Experience with account management software such as Sage, Quckbooks, Zoho, etc. is a plus.
• In depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar tools.
• Strong analytic skills and attention to detail.

Application Closing Date
12th February, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.