Cost Accountant

Workforce Management Centre - Our client, a reputable Automotive Company, is currently seeking to employ suitably qualified candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cost Accountant

Location: 
Lagos
Job Type: Contract (4 Months)

Job Summary

  • H/She will be responsible for developing and conducting complex cost analyses to support management in making operating decisions.
  • Determines the appropriate data to collect to provide the most insightful data to guide decision making.

Responsibilities

  • Develops and conducts complex cost audits and cost analyses.
  • Conducts capital budgeting reviews.
  • Analyzes cost variances, determines root causes, and prepares recommendations and alternatives for improvements.
  • Identifies data analysis needs, and works with appropriate departments to obtain the data on a regular basis.
  • Prepares analysis and drafts materials presenting strategic recommendations to be made to management.
  • Ensures inventory accounting is accurate and leads the physical inventory process, verifies cycle counting process and verifies the inventory valuation process.
  • Assist with financial reporting and management accounts
  • Prepare monthly account reconciliations.
  • Ensure compliance with company financial policies
  • Responsible for Plant AP function such Invoice Matching, Clearing of Error Correction, and Supplier payments
  • General Accounting Support to Operational Team

Qualifications
Education, Licenses, Certifications:

  • Previous experience in a Manufacturing Environment
  • College, university, or equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required. Progress toward Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Chartered Accountant or similar certification preferred.