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Position: senior Cost Accountant 

Location: Winget round about Gulele Sub city 

Employment Type: Full-Time  ; Application Deadline December 5th of 2025 

About the Role 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Cost Accountant to join our finance team. This role is critical in managing inventory accounting, analyzing costs, ensuring tax compliance, and supporting operational efficiency. 

Key Responsibilities 
 

• Responsible for recording all inventory transactions in the general ledger and in ERP or accounting systems, ensuring proper classification and valuation of stock. 
   
• Understanding of costing method across manufacturing stages—raw material issues, work-in-progress, and finished goods—to ensure consistent and accurate stock valuation. 
   
• Ensure proper classification and Analyze inventory costs by applying valuation methods  (FIFO, LIFO, Average Cost) and ensure correct cost of goods sold (COGS) calculation. 
   
• Understand and follow excise tax, VAT, and withholding tax regulations. 
   
• File inventory reports and declarations with the Ministry of Revenue at excise tax  
   
• Utilize Goods Receipt Notes (GRNs) to verify and record incoming inventory against purchase orders. 
   
• Evaluate inventory systems and procedures, recommending improvements for efficiency. 
   
• Ensure new stock is properly classified and valued. 
   
• Post inventory and cost records accurately into Peachtree accounting software. 
   
• Support management with insight into production efficiency 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field. Proven experience in cost accounting and inventory management. 3 and above years’ relevant work experience Including at least 2 years as cost accountant in manufacturing industry.  
   
• Solid understanding of excise tax, VAT, and withholding tax regulations; Experience filing inventory reports with tax authorities. 
   
• Proficiency in Peachtree and ERP systems; Strong mathematics, organizational, and communication skills; Knowledge of GAAP and inventory valuation methods.
   

How To Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can send application letter, your CV and

Copies of Educational and Work experience testimonies through the 

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