Cost Accountant

Job description / Role

• Collecting and analysing data about a company’s operational costs
• Setting standard costs of manufactured goods
• Developing and analysing cost standards
• Carrying out cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis, including for small businesses
• Establishing costs of business processes such as administration, labour, shipping, etc.
• Performing account reconciliations
• Preparing audit reports and presenting their findings to management
• Recommending changes to the company’s processes and policies to reduce cost and maximize profit
• Advising executives and upper management on appropriate costing based on financial data
• Managing the company’s balance sheet and accounting books
• Supporting other company accountants with invoicing and capital expenditure
• Maintain BOM’s and job costings
• Manage the AP clerk and ensure that AP accounts are paid on time.
• Manage and maintain the Fixed Asset register and capital expenditure as well
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Requirements

Qualifications and Certifications:

• Master’s degree in accounting & Finance preferred
• Minimum 3-4 years of experience as a Cost Accountant
• Profession CA or CIMA Certification preferred
Skills Requirement:
• Proven organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proven problem solver, results focused and a self-motivated individual
• MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) proficiency required
Communication:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

About the Company

Built over a rich legacy of over 50 years in the Chemical Industry, Kemipex is a leading developer and supplier of technologically-advanced and economically-improved chemical products and solutions. Based in the Middle East, we are involved in business operations across the globe. Apart from being key players in several chemical sectors like food, pharma, coatings and advanced construction raw materials, we are primarily a leading market figure in the Lubricant industry. Complying with various industrial specifications, our potent resources and strong technological database help us maximize the reliability, efficiency and lifespan of our customers finished products.