Cost Accountant

Graceco Limited is a food processing and manufacturing company with specialty in consumer goods and the production of input for bakers and the confectionery industries. Graceco is a leader in confectioneries and bakers’ items. Our success is powered by our world-class team of highly engaged and committed staff.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Cost Accountant
JOb Location: Lagos
Report to: Executive Director, Finance and Administration

Job Summary

• We are in need of an experienced cost accountant to assist the company to set up a costing department and provide leadership for the staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze and report weekly, monthly, quarterly gross margin analysis by brand by customer type
• Assist in month-end closing, prepare journal entries as necessary, analyze inventory evaluation, inventory roll forward
• Prepare collateral reporting
• Analyze cost accounting data and assist with cycle count/physical inventories
• Maintain internal control documentation and test internal controls
• Prepare detailed account analysis and reconcile sales, cost and inventory, liability accounts by customer type by brand
• Review and analyze inventory and margin reports, conduct research and perform analytical studies in regards to cost analyses and profitability
• Work in special projects as required
• Support and assist internal department reporting requirements such as audit schedules, tax schedules and others
• Ensure timely submission, accuracy and validity of inventory, gross margin schedules to management
• Others as may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 4 or more years of related experience
• Ability to apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles & Cost Accounting Standards
• Must be able to adapt to new and different computer programs and software to enable efficient data gathering and analysis
• Ability to research, compile, analyse and interpret data
• Good written, verbal communication and collaborative skills
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office products
• Ability to analyze and reconcile complex accounts and reserves
• Strong organizational and communicational skills
• Detail oriented
• Knowledge of ERPNext preferred
• Manufacturing industry background in FMCG preferred
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.