Cost Accountant Job at L&Z Integrated Farms Nigeria Limited

L&Z Integrated Farms Nigeria Ltd incorporated in Nigeria on November 11, 2008, is located in Kano State, as an integrated dairy producer and processor that produce variant of Yoghurts, Fresh milk, Fura Da Nono, Greek Yoghurts, Satchet Yoghurt and Ice cream. L&Z has established a strong brand in the Nigerian dairy sector; standing out as an indigenous player with good quality dairy products and significant local presence across all six (6) geopolitical zones in Nigeria.

The Farm owns a large herd of cows (a cross breed of Frisian and local cows – Sokoto Gudali), which produces an average yield of 7- 8 litres per cow/day in contrast to 0.69 litres per cow/day from the indigenous breed. Similarly, the Company is an indigenous market leader in the production and processing of drinking yoghurt and sources 90% of its raw milk from local pastoralists across the milk collection centres strategically located in Kano State. Finally, our success story is driven by dedicated team under the leadership of our supportive board, and highly talented employees.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Cost Accountant

Job Location: Kano
Employment Type: Full-time

Purpose

• The Cost Accountant shall be responsible for reducing the company’s financial waste and increasing profits.
• He/She primary duties include determining the actual cost and the associated expenses of manufacturing a product, analysing its profitability, and compiling the company production cost budget.

Job Description

• Collect and analyze data about operational costs.
• Establishing the standard costs of products and services.
• Develop and analyze cost standards
• Carry out cost-volume-profit analysis
• Manage the company’s balance sheet and accounting books
• Supporting other company Accountants with invoicing and capital expenditure.
• Establishing costs of business processes (Administration, Labour, Shipping etc)
• Performing Account Reconciliations
• Preparing audit reports and presenting their findings to management
• Recommend changes to the company’s processes & policies to reduce cost & maximize profit
• Advise Management on appropriate costing based on financial data
• Monitor and report on production budget performances
• Preparing monthly or quarterly reports within set timelines.
• And any other job assigned.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess an HND / B.Sc Degree with 3 - 5 years of relevant work experience as a Cost Accountant in Manufacturing

Software Knowledge:

• MUST have experience with ERP and SAP.

Salary
N220,000 - N250,000 Monthly.

Note: Candidate must be resident in Kano.