Cost Accountant Vacancy at AIRLINE SERVICES AND LOGISTICS EPZE – Nigeria

We are the de facto leader in Sub Saharan Africa for Airline Catering services. At present, we supply
over 1.5 million meals, annually.

We continuously strive to deliver airline catering excellence. Our focused approach touches on every aspect of the product life-cycle from order placement to end user satisfaction.

Our business comprises of seven core segments which include In Flight Catering, Lounge Operations, Restaurant and Bar Operations, Warehousing, Duty Free Outlets and provision of Frozen Ready Meals and Off-shore Catering.

Job Title: Cost Accountant
AIRLINE SERVICES AND LOGISTICS EPZE – Nigeria

Job description

    Planning, Studying, and collecting data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory and labor.
    Interacting with Production Planning (PPL) to ensure specifications / grids are accurate and up to date
    Analyzing actual labour, material and overhead cost against standard / budget.
    Researching and explaining variances and reporting as needed
    Working with Finance department to implement and apply costing policies and procedures as derived
    Developing new labour and overhead rates, budget and forecasts timely
    Analyzing data collected and recording results
    Analyzing changes in product specifications, raw materials,  or services provided, to determine effects on cost
    Recording cost information for use in controlling expenditures
    Analyzing audits of costs and preparing reports
    Capturing costs of new and proposed products
    Providing management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.
    Maintaining Costing model
    Assisting in Month end close of the General Ledger
    Support Preparing profitability report by Airline

Desired Skills and Experience

    Accounting Graduate
    A professional qualification from a recognised Accounting Body would be an advantage.
    Minimum of two (2) years experience in a similar role
    Technical knowledge of Food Production processes is essential; particularly related to airline and off-shore catering
    Must have a strong Cost systems background, excellent analytical skills, sound  understanding of accounting principles with commercial experience (able to make pricing recommendation)
    Computer Literate – Strong Excel skills and the ability to use Outlook and Word
    Experience working with production personnel on development and analysis of cost standards
    Ability to accurately prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports

How to Apply

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