Accountant Job in Kenya

Vacancy: INVENTORY AND COST
ACCOUNTANT

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

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.

 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

How to Apply

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