Cost Accountant job at Priconsultants
Organization:
Priconsultants
About the Organization:
Precision Recruitment International (PRI) is a fully integrated Human Capital services company with a Pan-African focus. They have offices in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Angola, South Africa, Mauritius and Kenya and have successfully run recruitment and HR projects throughout the continent. They also work across multiple industry sectors including mining, NGO’s, agriculture, construction, FMCG, financial services and technology to name a few.
Job Description
Our client in the chocolate industry in Uganda is looking for a full-time Cost Accountant reporting to the Managing Director. The position will be based in Kampala. The ideal candidate should have experience in tally entries for raw material manufacturing, reviewing inventory movements, staff supervision, tracking average costs, minimizing production and store losses, and conducting audits for inventory and accountability.
Duties and Responsibilities
Make tally entries for raw cocoa operations and chocolate manufacturing operations.
Receive, review and confirm source documents for inventory movements.
Review stock counts, confirm and reconcile inventories for cocoa and chocolate
Supervise Accounts Assistants and cashiers responsible for Latitude sourcing operations with a specific focus on:
MM / Petty cash reporting and budgets
Verification of accountability for expenses
Submission and confirmation of inventory reports
Balancing of buyers and pre-finance for sourcing
Verification of stocks and dispatches
Track and report monthly on average costs per inventory item.
Track, report on, and work to minimize losses in production and stores departments.
Carry out audits and site visits to confirm inventory and accountability.
Qualifications and Experience
Fluent English
5-8 years of experience in accounts department for a Ugandan registered company or entity
Prior experience in cost accounting in a manufacturing or coffee trading entity (required)
Degree in relevant Account or Finance field, progress completed towards CPA or ACCA
Advanced knowledge of MS Office and Tally ERP
Positive attitude, attention to detail and strong English communication skills
How to Apply
APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
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Deadline for Application
April 30, 2024