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Cost Accountant (Team Lead)

GeezJobs

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Finance

Accounting

Addis Ababa

5 years

1 Position

2025-03-25

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2025-04-02

Required Skills

perform cost accounting activities

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Fields of study

Accounting

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Cost Accountant (Team Lead)

Employer: GeezJobs (Recruitment Department)
Employment: Full-Time | Permanent
Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
Salary: 35k-40k (Net) + Company Service
Posted date: 5 days ago
Deadline: April, 02/2025 (8 days left)

We are seeking a Cost Accountant to join our finance team. This is a dynamic role that requires both accounting expertise and strong communication skills. As a Cost Accountant, you will be responsible for:

  • Managing cost-related financial data

  • Performing cost analysis

  • Ensuring accuracy in financial reporting

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Over 5 years of accounting experience

  • IFRS Certification

  • Experience in ERP

  • Advanced Excel skills, including proficiency in VLOOKUP and other advanced functions

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain and analyze cost records, including preparing detailed reports on cost structures

  • Perform variance analysis between budgeted and actual costs

  • Reconcile accounts and provide data to support financial reporting

  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls

  • Work closely with other departments to ensure accuracy in cost-related activities

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual cost reports

  • Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities

  • Conduct cost analysis and recommend cost-saving measures

  • Collaborate with the finance team for regular audits and financial reviews

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, preferably with a focus on cost accounting

  • Experience in manufacturing industries

  • ACCA certification preferred

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP and advanced functions

  • Good typing speed, not less than 28 Words per Minute (test yourself through https://www.typingtest.com/)

  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written (English is required)

  • Ability to send and respond to voice messages on WhatsApp in English

How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements, please submit your resume and cover letter to

recruitment1@geezjobs.com

writing "Applying for Cost Accountant" in the subject line.

Fields Of Study

Accounting

Skills Required

perform cost accounting activities

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