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Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Cost Accountant (Mid-Level) with strong experience in manufacturing cost analysis, preferably within a printing Industry environment. The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience with a Job Order Costing System, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work closely with production and finance teams to ensure accurate costing, reporting, and operational efficiency.

? Key Responsibilities

1. Costing & Cost Control

• Prepare, maintain, and analyze cost sheets for all Job Orders and production batches.
• Implement and monitor Job Order Costing System and ensure accurate allocation of materials, labor, and overhead.
• Review and verify BOM (Bill of Materials) accuracy for all plastic products.
• Monitor actual vs. standard costs and investigate variances.
• Conduct cost audits for production lines, machinery usage, and wastage levels.

2. Inventory & Material Management

• Reconcile raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventory.
• Work closely with warehouse and production departments to ensure accurate stock movements.
• Assist in monthly and annual physical inventory counts.

3. Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare monthly cost reports, variance analysis, and profitability analysis of each product line.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities related to production costs.
• Provide management with data-driven insights for cost optimization and process improvement.

4. Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure compliance with company policies, IFRS, and Ethiopian tax/regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate costing documentation and support internal/external audits.

Location: Kality Gebrel 

Company: Aqua Plastic Manufacturing p.l.c

Industry: Plastic Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full-time

 Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• BA Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong experience in Job Order Costing systems.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Peachtree).
• Solid understanding of inventory management and production processes.
• Preferred: Experience in a plastic manufacturing factory (injection molding, blow molding, recycling, etc.) or Printing Industry 
• Familiarity with standard costing and activity-based costing.

? Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving mindset with continuous improvement attitude.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should send their CV and relevant documents to:

aquaplasticbusiness@gmail.com or wendimagegirum@gmail.com

Deadline: [November 30,2025]