Location: Giza, 6th of October City
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Degree Level: Bachelors
Preferred Degree: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Finance / Accounting)
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THE PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
Costing Supervisor is to supervise and manage all costing and inventory control activities, ensuring the accuracy of product costing, inventory valuation, manufacturing cost reporting, month-end closing activities, and compliance with company policies and financial standards. The role supports business decision-making through accurate cost analysis, inventory management, budgeting, forecasting, and SAP costing operations.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Costing & Standard Cost Management
- Review and maintain material master costing data and planned prices.
- Execute annual and ad-hoc Standard Cost Roll processes using SAP CK40N.
- Analyze standard cost variances and identify root causes.
- Monitor material cost developments and assess their financial impact.
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities related to manufacturing costs.
- Ensure accurate allocation of manufacturing overheads.
2. Manufacturing Cost Control
- Review manufacturing expenses and ensure costs are reasonable and aligned with approved budgets.
- Analyze production variances and manufacturing performance.
- Execute Cost Center Assessments (KSU5).
- Calculate Activity Type Rates (KSS2 / KSII).
- Perform Activity Revaluation (MFN1).
- Calculate Work in Process (KKAX).
- Execute Variance Calculation (KKS2).
- Perform Period-End Settlement (KO88).
- Execute Production Order Closing (COHVPI)
3. Inventory Control & Valuation
Ensure accurate inventory valuation and stock reconciliation.
Review inventory movements including:
- CKD
- KD
- LCL
- Local Materials
- CBU Units
Monitor inventory aging and slow-moving stock.
Calculate and review inventory provisions.
Process inventory-related journal entries.
Ensure inventory balances agree with General Ledger accounts.
Review monthly inventory reports and exception reports.
4. Physical Inventory Management
- Plan and coordinate monthly and annual stock counts.
- Ensure SAP inventory records are updated based on physical count results.
- Investigate stock discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions.
- Support external and internal audit requirements related to inventory
5. Month-End Closing Activities
- Execute and monitor all costing closing activities according to closing schedules.
- Reconcile manufacturing cost accounts and inventory balances.
- Review Cost of Sales calculations.
- Clear manufacturing cost accounts and investigate abnormal balances.
- Validate transaction volumes:
- Production
- Sales
- Returns
- Transfers
- Shipments
6. Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare monthly manufacturing cost reports.
- Prepare inventory valuation reports.
- Prepare Cost of Sales analysis.
- Update Costing Tracking Files.
- Update HFM Cost of Goods Sold calculations.
- Prepare management reports and variance analysis.
- Support regional and global reporting requirements.
7. SAP & Process Improvement
- Ensure integrity of SAP costing and inventory data.
- Review and approve relevant Purchasing and Material Management transactions.
- Support SAP enhancements and testing activities.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives related to costing and inventory management.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and corporate policies.
Who We’re Looking for:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Finance / Accounting)
4- 5 years' experience in supporting month-end closing, inventory valuation, standard costing, budgeting, forecasting, and daily finance operations,
Strong experience within international working environments
Fluency in English and Arabic
KNOWLEDGE
Cost Accounting Principles.
Financial Accounting.
Inventory Valuation.
Manufacturing Costing.
Budgeting & Forecasting.
IFRS Fundamentals.
Internal Controls.
SAP CO, MM, FI Modules
SKILLS
SAP CO/FI/MM.
Advanced Microsoft Excel.
Cost Analysis and Variance Analysis.
Financial Reporting.
Problem Solving.
Communication Skills.
Analytical Thinking.
Team Leadership.
Presentation Skills.
Cross Functional Coordination
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Giza Egypt
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- 4-5 years of experience supporting month-end closing, inventory valuation, standard costing, budgeting, forecasting, and daily finance operations
- Experience working in international environments
- Fluency in English and Arabic
- Knowledge of cost accounting, financial accounting, inventory valuation, manufacturing costing, budgeting, forecasting, IFRS fundamentals, and internal controls
- Experience with SAP CO, MM, and FI modules
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Cost analysis, variance analysis, financial reporting, problem solving, communication, analytical thinking, team leadership, presentation, and cross-functional coordination skills
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Parental & Family Support — Company materials emphasize on-site childcare, parental leave, and caregiver-friendly policies. Feedback suggests these offerings are seen as supportive of work-life needs in several regions.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work arrangements such as telecommuting, flex time, and remote-work programs are highlighted. Feedback suggests flexibility is a notable strength, though availability varies by location and role.
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