Cost and Management Accountant

Job Description : cost and management accountant CMA ANGOLA Job Responsibilities: Planning, studying, and collecting data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory and labor. Analyzing data collected and recording results Analyzing changes in raw materials, manufacturing methods, to determine effects on cost Analyzing actual manufacturing costs and preparing periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs The Cost Accountant records cost information for use in controlling expenditures Should monitor and manage costing in SAP system and control all material movement with cost component Should be able to maintain accurate COGS and COGM. Analyzing audits of costs and preparing reports Making estimates of new and proposed product costs Providing management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services. Maintaining Cost Accounting System Assisting in Month end close of the General Ledger Conducts physical inventories and monitors cycle count program Reconciles finished goods inventories Must have a strong Cost systems background and have excellent analytical skills; Computer Literate – Strong Excel skills and the ability to use Outlook and Word Experience working with engineering and manufacturing personnel on development and analysis of cost standards Ability to accurately prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports Job Requirements: Should be from the manufacturing industry SAP experience is compulsory. Product costing experience mandatory Male candidates required Candidate must have experience in FMCG Manufacturing or production background in Hygiene products. Should be available to join immediately, preferable. Job posting in ANGOLA Relevant experience and strong working knowledge of management accounting practices Strong numeracy and analytical skills Proven experience of working in job costing environment Strong spreadsheet skills, preferably MS Excel, PowerPoint presentations and high level of competence in the use of other IT systems Should have strong communication skills with presentation to Management. Portuguese language will be added advantage.

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