Job Description
Senior Cost Accountant
Company: QuaLabels Manufacturers PLC
Location: Lege Tafo, Sheger City
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Salary: Negotiable
Reporting Line: Financial Controller
Job Purpose
The Senior Cost Accountant is responsible for planning, analyzing, and controlling product and operational costs to support profitability, pricing decisions, and efficient resource utilization. The role ensures accurate cost allocation, variance analysis, and timely reporting, while working closely with operations, procurement, and finance teams to drive cost optimization and continuous performance improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Costing & Inventory Control
Develop, maintain, and review standard costing systems for products and services.
Ensure accuracy of bills of materials (BOMs), routings, and cost structures within ERP systems.
Monitor inventory valuation, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods costing.
Support physical stock counts and investigate inventory variances.
Perform month-end balance sheet account reconciliations related to inventory and cost accounts.
Cost Analysis & Reporting
Prepare detailed cost analysis reports covering materials, labor, overheads, and conversion costs.
Analyze actual costs against standards and explain variances with clear, actionable insights.
Provide cost breakdowns to support pricing decisions, tenders, and margin analysis.
Track key cost drivers and identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
Operational & Commercial Support
Partner with operations and procurement teams to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and control costs.
Support make-or-buy decisions, process improvement initiatives, and capital expenditure analysis.
Provide financial input for new product development and operational change initiatives.
Controls & Compliance
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal policies, and audit requirements.
Maintain strong internal controls over costing, inventory, and production reporting.
Support internal and external audits by providing accurate and timely cost documentation.
Systems & Process Improvement
Lead continuous improvements in costing processes, ERP utilization, and reporting automation.
Support ERP system implementations or enhancements related to costing and inventory modules.
Coach, train, and mentor junior cost accounting staff.
Job Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in cost accounting, preferably within a manufacturing or production environment.
Strong knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, inventory management, and production accounting.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems such Microsoft Dynamics Business Central.
Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.
Key Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to work effectively across operations, procurement, and commercial teams
Strong communication and presentation skills
Proactive, results-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
How To Apply
Interested applicants are invited to submit their CV and copies of relevant documents via email hrrecruitment@qualabels.com with the subject line Senior Cost Accountant within Seven (7) Consecutive days from the date of announcement.
