Cost Accountant

Milkys - The Milkman

Posted on 3 Sep

Experience

2 - 5 Years

Job Location

Giza - Egypt

Education

Bachelor of Commerce(Commerce)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Collecting and analyzing data on the operational costs of the company, such as labor, materials, overhead, shipping, etc.
  • Developing and maintaining cost accounting systems and procedures that comply with accounting standards and regulations
  • Setting and updating standard costs of products or services based on market research and cost analysis
  • Performing cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis to determine the break-even point, margin of safety, and target profit of the company
  • Preparing and presenting budgeting reports for the company and each department, showing the actual and projected revenues and expenses, variances, and trends
  • Assisting in the preparation and review of financial statements, audits, and tax filings
  • Identifying and recommending ways to reduce costs and increase profitability, such as improving efficiency, quality, or customer satisfaction
  • Supporting other accountants and financial staff with invoicing, capital expenditure, inventory valuation, and account reconciliation

Desired Candidate Profile

  • A bachelor s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
  • A professional certification, such as the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or the Certified Cost Accountant (CCA)
  • At least 2 years of proven work experience as a cost accountant, cost analyst, accountant, or similar role
  • Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and standards, especially cost accounting and budgeting.
  • In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Experience with accounting software, such as FreshBooks, Zoho, QuickBooks, or Sage
  • Proficiency in spreadsheet applications, such as Excel or Google Sheets, and data analysis tools, such as ODBC
  • Excellent analytical, mathematical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Ability to prepare and present budgeting reports, cost forecasts, and audit findings.
  • Ability to identify and recommend cost-effective solutions and optimize profitability.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, under pressure and within deadlines.
  • High level of integrity, ethics, and confidentiality

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

  • Cost Accountant

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