Cost Accountant

Dangote Industries Limited JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for accurate product/project costing, material price monitoring, budget control an financial information in order to improve cost efficiency, margin optimization and financial discipline across plant operations,
Job Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly review of imported and local material prices in SAP, including landing cost validation and moving average price.
• Support quarterly standard cost updates and analyze variances between standard and actual costs across plants.
• Prepare and evaluate cost and margin sheets for Monthly Performance Reports (MPR), including product segment expense.
• Assist with month-end closing activities, including review of production and sales reports in SAP.
• Support annual budget preparation and monitor daily actuals and commitments against internal orders.
• Prepare export cost estimates and maintain proper documentation for internal and external audits.
• Perform other finance-related tasks as assigned by the Line Manager and CFO.
  

Competence Requirements

• Excellent organizing and prioritizing skills
• Ability to pay attention to detail and accuracy
• Information management skills
• Effective communication and vendor relationship skills
• Analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Professional integrity
• Proficiency to meet deadlines
  

Qualification/Experience

• BSc in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• ICAN/ACCA is an added advantage
• Strong knowledge of standard costing and manufacturing accounting principles.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is mandatory.
• Hands-on experience with SAP (especially MM, CO, and FI modules).

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