Cost Accountant Job at Sky Mall

Sky Mall is a family-friendly destination for entertainment, leisure and shopping, situated on Lekki-Epe Expressway in the Sangotedo axis of Lagos. It is home to various brands and businesses offering top quality goods and services on a daily basis. Sky Mall is divided into two sections: the main Shopping mall for shopping and recreation, and the Extension section which offers office spaces. The mall boasts an opulent decor and wide of range of shops, office spaces, warehouses, top-notch restaurants, exclusive VIP lounges, cinemas, and a terrace bar. We provide easy movements from the ground floor to the top floor of the mall by stationing two elevators and three escalators within the shopping mall. 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Cost Accountant
Job Location: Sangotedo, Eti-Osa - Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Duties
Cost Analysis:

• Conduct detailed analysis of manufacturing costs, including direct labor, direct materials, and overhead expenses.
• Regularly review and update cost estimates for new and existing products vs expectations.
• Analyse variances between actual and standard costs, identifying and investigating any discrepancies.
• Regularly review the BOM to ensure accuracy with what is happening on the production floor.

Inventory Management:

• Oversee the valuation of inventory and ensure accurate recording in the financial statements.
• Collaborate with the production team to reconcile physical inventory with accounting records.
• Observe and review the inventory processing procedures regularly i.e. Receiving, Inter-warehouse transfers, daily production reconciliation, issues to production etc.
• Implement and maintain effective inventory control measures.

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare and present regular financial reports related to manufacturing costs to management.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on cost analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts related to manufacturing activities.

Month-end Close:

• Play a key role in the month-end closing process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts related to manufacturing costs.
• Process Improvement:
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational efficiency within the manufacturing process.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
• Assist in internal and external audits related to manufacturing costs.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Collaborate with various departments, including production, procurement, and finance, to gather relevant cost information.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders, providing insights and answering inquiries related to manufacturing costs.

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree / HND with 3 - 5 years experience.

Salary
N200,000 - N250,000 per month

Method of Application 
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: g.nwogwor@bildiamo.com , j.omefe@bildiamo.com and admin@bildiamo.com using “Application for Cost Accountant" as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.