Cost Accountant (FMCG)

About this role

A Cost Accountant is needed for a manufacturing role in Lagos to manage production costing, inventory valuation, cost analysis and financial reporting. The position targets experienced professionals in cost accounting within a manufacturing setting."

What you would do

• Prepare and analyse actual and standard production costs
• Conduct variance analysis and investigate cost discrepancies
• Monitor valuation of raw materials, work in progress and finished goods
• Develop and maintain BOM-based costing
• Prepare monthly cost and profitability reports
• Support budgeting, forecasting, pricing and cost-saving initiatives

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Professional qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, CMA or equivalent
• 5 to 8 years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory valuation, BOM costing and variance analysis
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle or Sage)
• Experience collaborating with Production, Procurement, Supply Chain and Finance teams

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