The Cost Accountant will support the Finance Business Partner – Operations in providing
timely and accurate cost and stock-related insights across all operational departments. This
role focuses on cost monitoring, variance analysis, and inventory accountability to enable
data-driven decisions for operations
Key Responsibilities:
1. Cost Monitoring & Analysis
• Support in maintaining and reviewing standard cost models.
• Prepare cost variance analysis reports for key cost centers in operations
• Assist in margin analysis and provide insights into cost drivers and operational
inefficiencies.
• Track key cost elements including fuel, distribution, repairs, and utilities to aid in
departmental performance.
2. Inventory & Stock Accounting
• Monitor material usage across all stores, ensuring proper costing and accountability.
• Assist in planning and executing periodic and annual stock takes; reconcile physical
and system balances.
• Identify stock variances and work with relevant departments to investigate and resolve
discrepancies.
• Stock movement controls and stock aging analysis.
3. Operational Support & Reporting
• Prepare monthly cost and stock movement reports
• Support budgeting and forecasting by analyzing cost trends across operational
departments.
• Liaise with departments (Production, Quality, Engineering, Transport, Stores) to align
financial data with operational realities.
• Monitor transport and distribution costs, providing insights for optimization.
4. Controls & Compliance
• Ensure inventory and cost accounting practices comply with internal controls and IFRS.
• Support audit processes with clear and accurate records.
• Promote process improvements in stock handling, reporting, and cost capture.
Qualifications & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA, ACCA Level 2 or CIMA qualification is an added advantage
• 3–5 years of experience in cost and inventory accounting, preferably in
manufacturing/FMCG
• Proficiency in Excel and SAP
Key Competencies:
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Attention to detail and process orientation
• Good understanding of manufacturing and inventory operations
• Collaborative, with ability to work across multiple departments
• Ability to interpret numbers into actionable operational insights
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran
status, or disability status.
Hariss International is an equal opportunity employer Minorities/Females/People with
Disabilities/Protected Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity