Cost Accountant

Job Description ACQUIRED COMPETENCIES BASED ON

JOB ROLE:

• Ability to understand the NFP business environment, objectives, and apply internal policies and procedures effectively
• Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver information clearly, concisely, and effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to monitor, collect, and analyze data from multiple sources and prepare accurate reports to support decision-making across NFP
• Proficiency in using both national and foreign languages, spoken and written
• Strong organizational and planning skills to manage work and project activities efficiently and achieve short- and long-term objectives
• Ability to effectively use standard equipment, office automation systems, software, and related accounting systems and ERP
• Skilled in gathering and analyzing data, responding to complex situations, and developing innovative solutions that add value to NFP
• Reporting and analyzing operational metrics and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
• Analyzes changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services provided to determine effects on costs
• Analyzes actual production costs and prepares periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual costs
• Records cost information for use in controlling expenditures
• Prepares estimates of new and proposed product or service costs
• Recommends cost efficiencies in new product layouts
• Apportions costs between units of production and management
• Consolidates cost of manufacturing for payroll and distribution of inventory accounts
• Determines per‑unit cost through cost accounting methods
• Prepares costing sheets (landed cost) for Foreign Purchase Orders
• Manages insurance files (PAR) and related monthly declarations
• Reviews costs and takes corrective actions to ensure profitability
• Analyzes overall plant efficiency, effectiveness, and utilization
• Performs monthly closing activities related to cost accounting, including cost statements and analysis
• Monitors inventory transactions and reconciles accounts with the general ledger
• Prepares monthly journal entries as required
• Leads and manages inventory review processes
• Develops monthly financial and operational reports for executive leadership
• Provides management with insights on pricing and profitability factors
• Analyzes financial results to support strategic decision‑making
• Performs provision and analysis for quarantine items (inventory and capex)
• Initiates, plans, executes, monitors, and closes projects effectively
• Develops and implements project metrics and measurement systems