Assist in coordinating DCP- Takoradi’s cost accounting, cost of sales analysis, product costing and variance analysis.
· Maintain up-to-date and accurate production data including raw materials consumed in production, production quantity, down time, etc.
· Generate variance analysis of planned vs. actual activity rates and standard prices on a monthly basis and investigate variances.
· Plan standard product costs including cost of activities for each month based on approved actual values for the previous month.
· Allocate direct operating and overhead costs across products for the purpose of evaluating and controlling product pricing, profitability, and trends.
· Allocate costs for central or joint expenditure to relevant cost centres in line with DCC’s cost allocation policies.
· Perform period closing and related activities for product costing.
· Prepare detailed account analysis and reconcile sales, cost and inventory liability accounts.
· Ensure timely submission, accuracy and validity of inventory, gross margin schedules to the Team Lead, Management Accounting.
· Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Team Lead, Management Accounting.
· Good understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.
· Good knowledge and understanding of finance best practices, IFRS, and other applicable accounting standards.
· Basic knowledge of accounting packages and systems, including SAP.
· Good communication and interpersonal skills.
· Good organisational skills.
· Good data gathering, analysis and problem solving skills
· High ethical standards and integrity.
· Proficiency in the use of MS Office tools.
· Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
Requirements
· Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any other related discipline.
· Relevant professional qualifications such as ACA, CIMA, CPA, and ACCA will be an added advantage.
· Minimum of seven (7) years relevant work experience.
Benefits