The Role
The role involves managing cost accounting processes, performing variance analysis, overseeing inventory control, and providing financial insights to support decision-making in a manufacturing environment.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are seeking an experienced Cost & Management Accountant to manage cost accounting, reporting, and analysis within a manufacturing PLC environment. The role involves standard costing, variance analysis, inventory control, and providing accurate financial insights to support decision-making and profitability.
Experience in manufacturing cost accounting is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end cost accounting processes including standard costing, product costing, and overhead absorption
- Maintain and monitor accurate cost structures across raw materials, labor, and production overheads
- Perform detailed variance analysis (material, labor, overhead, and production efficiency) with clear explanations and recommendations
- Oversee inventory valuation and control (raw materials, work-in-progress, finished goods)
- Analyze production costs, SKU profitability, and cost drivers to support margin improvement
- Prepare and present management accounts, cost reports, and performance dashboards
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes
- Drive cost optimization initiatives across the manufacturing value chain
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, internal controls, and reporting standards
- Support management with financial insights for pricing, planning, and operational decisions
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent) is required
- 10+ years strong experience in cost and management accounting within a manufacturing PLC environment
- Expertise in standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting
- Hands-on experience in factory/production cost control is essential
- Experience in FMCG or industrial manufacturing is strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
- Ability to analyze complex financial and production data
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working arrangements
- Opportunities for growth and professional development
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent)
- 10+ years strong experience in cost and management accounting within manufacturing
- Expertise in standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting
- Hands-on experience in factory/production cost control
- Experience in FMCG or industrial manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
- Ability to analyze complex financial and production data
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The Company
What We Do
TON Corporate Services is a business management firm focused on helping startups thrive by offering a comprehensive suite of corporate services, including legal advisory, human resource management, accounting, tax, and marketing.
