Cost Accountant

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cost Accountant

Location: NASCON - HO

Job Description

• Responsible for accurate product/project costing, material price monitoring, budget control an financial information in order to improve cost efficiency, margin optimization and financial discipline across plant operations,

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly review of imported and local material prices in SAP, including landing cost validation and moving average price.
• Assist with month-end closing activities, including review of production and sales reports in SAP.
• Support annual budget preparation and monitor daily actuals and commitments against internal orders.
• Prepare export cost estimates and maintain proper documentation for internal and external audits.
• Support quarterly standard cost updates and analyze variances between standard and actual costs across plants.
• Prepare and evaluate cost and margin sheets for Monthly Performance Reports (MPR), including product segment expense.
• Perform other finance-related tasks as assigned by the Line Manager and CFO.

Requirements

• BSc in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is mandatory.
• Hands-on experience with SAP (especially MM, CO, and FI modules).
• ICAN/ACCA is an added advantage
• Strong knowledge of standard costing and manufacturing accounting principles.

Competencies:

• Excellent organizing and prioritizing skills
• Ability to pay attention to detail and accuracy
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Professional integrity
• Proficiency to meet deadlines.
• Information management skills
• Effective communication and vendor relationship skills
• Analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail.

How to Apply
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