The Cost Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the cost accounting function, ensuring accurate cost control, inventory valuation, and profitability analysis. This role provides critical financial insights to support strategic decision-making, enhance operational efficiency, and drive cost optimization across the organization.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and manage all cost accounting activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Develop and maintain product costing models, including standard and actual costing.
- Monitor and analyze production costs, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for cost reduction.
- Prepare detailed profitability reports by product, category, and sales channel.
- Analyze gross margins and highlight underperforming areas with actionable recommendations.
- Conduct variance analysis (actual vs. budget/standard) and provide clear explanations of deviations.
- Oversee inventory valuation and ensure accurate recording of Cost of Goods Sold (COGS).
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
- Design, develop, and automate financial reports and dashboards using Excel and Power BI.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Supply Chain, Finance) to improve cost efficiency.
- Establish and maintain strong internal controls over cost processes and inventory management.
- Support internal and external audits by providing required financial data and documentation.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the cost accounting team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in cost accounting, preferably in a manufacturing or product-based environment.
- Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, inventory management, and financial analysis.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query, Financial Modeling).
- Strong experience in Power BI (data modeling, dashboards, DAX).
- Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Professional certification (CMA, CPA, or equivalent) is a plus.
Benefits
Discover the benefits of joining B.TECH: More than just a job
- Comprehensive health and life insurance.
- Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
- Professional development and training opportunities for advancement and career growth.
- Employee discounts and wellness programs.
- High performance and rewarding culture.
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and contribute to the success of a thriving organization, B.TECH is the place for you.
What We Do
B.TECH stands as a dynamic Egyptian narrative embodying innovation, expansion, and influence. Our story began in 1997 with the introduction of Egypt's first electronics retail concept, we pride in our unrivaled position, with a wide network of over 175 stores across Egypt. Our success is underlined by leading the digital retail revolution in the Middle East and introducing our unique financing solutions, which have played a pivotal role in gaining unparalleled popularity among the Egyptian market, which positioned us as the number one choice for consumers and cemented our status as a powerhouse of innovation and market expansion. Our dedicated team, now over 5k strong, reflects our strong growth strategy centered on digital transformation, technology integration, and achieving success across a variety of dynamic, high-growth business sectors.
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