Cost and Payables Accountant

Responsibilities:

Cost Accounting & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate cost records across all production stages — including lead smelting, refining, plate production, and plastics processing. 
• Prepare a detailed Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) analysis covering raw materials, labour, energy, and production overheads
• Analyse standard vs. actual costs and produce variance reports on key inputs such as lead scrap, chemicals, fuel, and power
• Monitor yield, wastage, and material recovery rates within production processes
• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM) and standard costing models
• Provide profitability analysis by product line — including lead plates, recycled lead, and plastics
• Prepare periodic cost reports to support strategic and operational decision-making 

Accounts Payable Management:

• Review and process vendor invoices related to raw materials, logistics, and utilities 
• Ensure accurate three-way matching of invoices against purchase orders and goods-received notes (GRNs)
• Prepare and monitor Accounts Payable ageing reports and escalate overdue items appropriately
• Coordinate payment runs in alignment with cashflow priorities and agreed supplier terms
• Manage vendor relationships professionally and resolve invoice discrepancies in a timely manner
• Ensure full compliance with internal controls, approval workflows, and audit requirements 

General Ledger & Cost Control:

• Post and review cost-related journal entries, including inventory adjustments and accruals 
• Perform monthly reconciliations for inventory, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods accounts
• Ensure accurate allocation of production overheads, including energy, maintenance, and direct labour
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial data within the company's ERP (Odoo) 

Inventory & Production Monitoring:

• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods 
• Track material usage, wastage, and recovery efficiency against production benchmarks
• Conduct and support periodic stock counts; reconcile physical counts against system records
• Collaborate with the Production, Procurement, and Warehouse teams to identify and address cost inefficiencies
• Support implementation of cost-reduction and process improvement initiatives 

Supervisory & Cross-Functional Responsibilities:

• Supervise and provide day-to-day guidance to the junior accounts officer within the finance & accounts team 
• Review work prepared by direct reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance before submission
• Coordinate with the Procurement Supervisor and Logistics team to ensure end-to-end AP accuracy
• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies as required
• Support the Head of Accounts & Finance in preparing monthly P&L reviews, management accounts, and financial summaries for leadership
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting processes, internal controls, and Odoo ERP utilisation

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 
• Professional certification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or in progress) is an added advantage
• Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in cost accounting and accounts payable within a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory capacity
• Prior experience in metals processing, battery recycling, or FMCG manufacturing is preferred
• Demonstrated experience with accounts payable processes, vendor management, and invoice reconciliation
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting, cost control principles, and BOM management
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems — Odoo experience is a significant advantage