NIB CANDY FACTORY PLC
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Senior Cost Accountant
Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
Full-Time
Permanent
Posted
2 hours ago
Experience
3 Years
Deadline
Apr. 12, 2026 (11 days left)
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Cost Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in inventory valuation, ERP systems, and a solid understanding of excise, VAT, and withholding taxes.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for recording all inventory transactions in the general ledger and in ERP or accounting systems, ensuring proper classification and valuation of stock
- Understanding of costing method across manufacturing stages—raw material issues, work-in-progress, and finished goods—to ensure consistent and accurate stock valuation
- Conduct internal audits and implement controls to prevent inventory shrinkage
- Ensure proper classification and analyze inventory costs by applying valuation methods (FIFO, LIFO, Average Cost) and ensure correct cost of goods sold (COGS) calculation
- Understand and follow excise tax, VAT, and withholding tax regulations
- File inventory reports and declarations with the Ministry of Revenue at excise tax
- Utilize Goods Receipt Notes (GRNs) to verify and record incoming inventory against purchase orders
- Evaluate inventory systems and procedures, recommending improvements for accuracy and efficiency
- Post inventory and cost records accurately into Peachtree accounting software
- Support management with insight into production efficiency
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Proven experience in cost accounting and inventory management
- 3 and above years’ relevant work experience, including at least 2 years as cost accountant in manufacturing industry
- Solid understanding of excise tax, VAT, and withholding tax regulations
- Experience filing inventory reports with tax authorities
- Proficiency in Peachtree and ERP systems
- Knowledge of GAAP and inventory valuation methods
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