Our client dealing with manufacturing of food products is looking to hire an Inventory and Cost accountant.

Job Location; Nairobi

JOB PURPOSE;

The ideal candidate will be responsible for accounting and reconciliation of inventory, timely identification and resolution of inventory discrepancies as well as perform physical inventories checks

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Records cost information for use in controlling expenditures.
• Prepares estimates of new and proposed product or service costs.
• Provides management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.
• Develop and maintain standard costs of finished goods and production components in a worldwide ERP system.
• Maintain and improve processes and controls associated with manufacturing costs and inventory valuation.
• Lead and manage the quarterly excess and obsolete inventory review process.
• Ensure validity and accuracy of ERP through analysis, internal audit, and coordination with inventory control, production and work order processing.
• Assist in developing and documenting policies and procedures, including system requirements and internal controls.
• Analyze operational and/or inventory control practices and make recommendations on profit improvement steps.
• Ensure accuracy of the physical inventory, at all stages in all locations, and reported results. Investigate and explain variances.
• Effectively work with production, sales, quality assurance and accounting department in setting standards and practices that ensure proper and correct costs and inventory levels.
• Ensure that all cost-related files are maintained in an orderly and timely fashion.
• Prepares departmental actual vs. budget reports & research variances.
• Create and analyze monthly, quarterly and annual reports, providing analytical review of information in clear and concise format for various stakeholders.
• Assist in monthly financial operations review, identify trends and collaborate with members of accounting to ensure alignment with Company goals.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS;

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / CPA or MBA preferred
• At least 5 years’ experience, 3+ years of Cost Accounting, Variance Analysis, and LIFO experience for a manufacturer
• Food industry experience is a Must.
• Fully qualified accountant – CPA(K)/ACCA
• Experience setting standards in an ERP system (SAP preferred)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Highly analytical with an inquisitive nature to challenge peers
• Strong detail orientation and desire to meet monthly deadlines and goals
• Organizational, interpersonal and written & oral communication skills

All applications should be done on or before close of business 3^rd August 2020 on link below:

http://www.reedsafricaconsult.com/upload-cv.html

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted