Job Details

With reference to the subject mentioned, Seed-Co Zambia Limited wishes to fill the vacancy of Cost Accountant. The Cost Accountant is expected to be detail-oriented, knowledgeable on statistics, have strong problem-solving skills, work comfortably under pressure, and deliver on tight deadlines.

Cost Accountant Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the cost accounting system, documents, and records of the organization.
• Analyse and recommend costs and cost savings.
• Prepare and complete internal cost audits.
• Comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements.
• Analyse the data collected and log a detailed record of the results.
• Analyse any changes in goods or services provided to determine what effect it has on the cost.
• Analyse manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
• Make estimates of new and proposed product costs.
• Provide management with reports that specify and compare factors that affect prices and profitability of products or services.
• Assist in audits and general ledger preparation.
• Conduct physical inventories and monitor the cycle count program.

Cost Accountant Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent related field.
• 2 years of Cost Accounting work experience.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles.

Interested candidates should e-mail their applications with supporting documentation (CV & copies of certificates) to [email protected] or hand deliver their applications to the Human Resources Department at Business Complex.

The deadline: for submissions is Friday 22nd March 2024 at 16:00hrs.

Late submissions will STRICTLY not be accepted