Latest Vacancies in a Fabricated Steel Manufacturing Sector, May, 2019

George Houston Resources Limited – Our client in the fabricated steel manufacturing sector is seeking an experienced candidate for the position below:

Job Title: Financial/Cost Accountant

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• The Financial/Cost accountant’s responsibility will entail overseeing and analyzing cost expenditures and purchases within the organization.
• The cost accountant will review existing purchases and recommend new cost-efficient and financially feasible options, and oversee purchasing costs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detail analyses of production cost (raw material, machine hour, man hour) and monitor same to ensure all cost or expenditure are captured and properly recorded.
• Check all finished products or work in progress to determine actual production cost and report any detected variance to the management for appropriate decision.
• Accurate prediction of relevant costs and time line for delivery of products to clients/customers.
• Carry out regular market survey to determine the local and international materials cost and advise management appropriately e.t.c.
• Analyzing changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided, to determine effects on cost.
• Analyzing actual manufacturing costs and preparing periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
• Recording cost information for use in controlling expenditures.
• Making estimates of new and proposed product costs.
• Providing management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.
• Maintaining Cost Accounting System.
• Assisting in Month end close of General Ledger.
• Conducts physical inventories and monitors cycle count program.
• Reconciles finished goods inventories.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of Financial/Cost Accounting in a Manufacturing Environment.
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting.
• Must have a strong cost accounting background and excellent analytical skills; sound understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements.
• Professional certifications in ICAN/ACCA.
• Computer Literate – Strong Excel skills and the ability to use Outlook and Word.
• Experience with ERP Navision a plus.
• Experience working with engineering and manufacturing personnel on development and analysis of cost standards.
• Ability to accurately prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports

Key Skills/Competence

• Accurate and precise, attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Strategic thinking and strong execution skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, maturity and ability to work in a team.

Deadline: 10th May, 2019.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward a copy of their CV electronically to: talents@georgehoustonresources.com