Cost Accountant at BlackIvy Group

• Reporting to the Chief Accountant, the Accountant- Cost will implement a series of controls and measures to help optimize the financial performance of the business. S/he shall act as change manager for matters relating to cost controls and profit maximization, rooting out non-optimal practices, and implementing permanent transformation where required. S/he will maintain accurate accounting records and execution of financial transactions for BigCold SimpliFine vendors and clients.
• S/he will be an energetic accounting professional who is willing to roll up her/his sleeves to assist in managing the accounting function. BigCold (SimpliFine) is a fast-paced company where a new employee will have the ability to see the big picture and drive a lasting impact for stakeholders and the communities our business serves.

Responsibilities

•  Relentless commitment to good governance and ethical business practices.
•  Embody BigCold SimpliFine’s Core Values: imagination, partnership, humility, courage, relentlessness, and forthrightness.
•  Follow BigCold SimpliFine’s policies, procedures, and all contractual obligations.
•  Maintain all applicable workplace safety standards and requirements.

Key Duties

•  Inventory management and reporting
•  Stock management- confirmation of stock balances, physical verification, and maintenance of stock ledger in the system.
•  Manage monthly stock take and allocation of staff to various stock take stations
•  Raw material tracking, costing and monthly finished good pricing.
•  Stock and material variance reconciliations.
•  Review of weekly reports, BOMs and stock adjustments.
•  Spots check on receipts, issues of stocks and production,
•  Assist Chief Accountant and Management team with other duties as assigned, including, preparation of budgets, cost-based financial analyses, records and financial reporting.
•  Maintenance of fixed asset register
•  Annual Audit and Taxes
•  Ensure audits are carried out within the budget and coordination with Auditors and KRA
•  Adhere to and maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
•  Ensure compliance with tax and monthly VAT filing on time.
•  Risk and Compliance
•  Ensure that internal controls are in place, adhere to and maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
•  Implement risk policy framework.
•  Coordinate and allocate risks to departments.
•  Train on risk and create awareness of all staff.
•  Assist Chief Accountant and Management team with other duties as assigned, including, preparation of budgets, cost-based financial analyses, records and financial reporting.

Relevant Skills, Knowledge, And Experience

•  Bachelor’s degree in accounting/ Finance.
•  Certified Public Accountant (CPA), ACCA.
•  Minimum 5-years’ experience in cost accounting and inventory controls.
•  Strong knowledge of QuickBooks and Navision (or similar accounting software).
•  Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Project, PowerPoint, Outlook) required. Excel super-user preferred.
•  Excellent English communication skills, verbally and in writing, required.
•  Capable of working under time sensitive deadlines and meeting deliverables, required.
•  Excellent attention to detail, ability to document workpapers logically, clearly and concisely, required.
•  Experience in a growing food or beverage manufacturing business preferred.
•  Experience in internal audit will be preferred.