An Agribusiness company based in Machakos that deals with processing and packaging of fruits and vegetables requires a Cost Accountant with the following qualifications:-
- Bachelor’s degree ( Accounting or Finance or Economics or Equivalent)
- Professional qualification (CPA(K) or ACCA) highly desired
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar position
- Experience working in engineering and manufacturing companies on development and analysis of cost accounting standards
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate/advanced Excel skills
- Ability to apply knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and Cost Accounting Standards
- Ability to work effectively across multiple functions / departments
Duties and Responsibilities
The Cost Accountant will perform all aspects of operational finance requirements such as:-
- Cost and Variance Analysis
- Development of annual product standard costs
- Analyzing inventories
- Analyze cost accounting data and assist with cycle count/physical inventories
- Monitor compliance with IFRS and company procedures and proactively communicate identified accounting/financial and control issues to Accounting Manager and Directors
- Complete assigned account reconciliations and related analysis on a monthly basis to identify potential discrepancies in account balances
- Provide schedules, support, and analytics for year-end financial audit
- Perform Analysis on assigned accounts to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes
- Support implementation/updates of cost accounting systems
- Support for process improvement projects
- Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should send their applications letters and updated CV to hr@vertltd.co.ke