Cost Accountant - Manufacturing

Robert Walters

UAE

Ref: NP316-382

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Based in Dubai, our Client, a leading regional manufacturing organization is recruiting for a Cost Accountant to oversee all costing related activities for two of their manufacturing facilities.

The responsibilities of the Cost Accountant will include:
* Planning, studying and collecting data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory and labour
* Analyzing changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided, to determine effects on cost
* Analyzing actual manufacturing costs and preparing periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs
* Recording cost information for use in controlling expenditures
* Maintaining the cost accounting system. This involves periodic standard costing reviews and participation in related costing projects
* Analyzing audits of costs and preparing reports
* Review and analyze inventory and margin reports, conduct research and perform analytical studies in regards to cost analyses and profitability
* Providing management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services

Requirements

* Minimum of 3 years of Cost Accounting in a manufacturing environment
* Bachelors' Degree in Finance/Accounting. Accounting qualification an advantage
* Computer Literate - Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
* Experience with Oracle or other ERP an advantage

If you are interested in this role, please apply today.

About the Company

Robert Walters is one of the world's largest specialist professional recruitment consultancies with 53 offices spanning 24 countries.

We've helped thousands of professionals find permanent, contract and interim roles with leading global corporations, small to medium sized companies and innovative start ups. Our specialist recruitment focus includes: accountancy and finance, banking, engineering, operations, legal, IT, sales, marketing, procurement & logistics, HR and support/administration.

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Cost Accountant salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 6,500

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