Require an Assist Cost Accountant in Kenya

Job Description

• Prepare & maintain standard & actual product costs
  
• Calculate cost of production (materials, labor, overhead)
  
• Perform monthly cost sheet preparation for all products/SKUs
  
• Conduct monthly/periodic variance analysis (Material, Labor, Overhead & Yield variances)
  
• Investigate root causes of significant variances & recommend corrective actions
  
• Monitor production process costs & identify areas of inefficiency/wastage
  
• Assist in preparation of annual production budgets & departmental overhead budgets
  
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies & cost accounting standards
  
• Assist during internal & statutory audits related to production costing
  
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement, Quality, Maintenance & Stores departments on cost-related matters
  
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly production cost reports & dashboards
  
• Provide cost data for management review meetings & pricing decisions
  
• Support month-end & year-end closing activities
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce / Accounting / Finance (B.Com / BBA / BBM)
  
• Preferred: Professional qualification – ACCA / CPA (or equivalent)
  
• 3 years’ experience in cost accounting / production costing / management accounting
  
• Preference will be given to candidates from manufacturing industries (FMCG, Food processing, etc.)
  
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles & manufacturing processes
  
• Proficiency in Excel (Advanced – Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Macros, Power Query)
  
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
  
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems
  

Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field Proven experience as a Software Engineer or similar role Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C++, or Python Experience with software development tools and methodologies Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Good communication and teamwork abilities