Senior Cost Accountant

Company Profile

DEDE Bottle Factory PLC is an emerging bottle manufacturer dedicated to high-quality, sustainable production. Located in Debre Berhan with a contact office in Addis Ababa, our state-of-the-art facility is currently in the advanced project phase. We are preparing for full-scale operations with cutting-edge machinery and expert teams to serve both local and international markets with innovative bottle solutions.

Position Overview

Department: Finance

Location: Addis Ababa, with frequent travel to factory

Immediate Supervisor: Cost and Budget Head

Purpose of the Role

The Senior Cost Accountant is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and controlling production and operational costs to ensure the company's profitability and financial efficiency. This role oversees cost tracking, budgeting, and variance analysis, and provides management with accurate and timely cost information to support strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will ensure that all cost data aligns with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze production costs, including raw materials, labor, and overheads
• Develop, maintain, and update cost records, cost sheets, and inventory valuations
• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual cost reconciliations and variance analyses
• Compare actual costs against budgets and standard costs, identifying deviations and recommending corrective actions
• Collaborate with production, procurement, and finance teams to ensure accurate cost tracking
• Prepare reports on product costing, cost trends, and cost-saving opportunities for management
• Assist in setting standard costs and contribute to pricing decisions
• Support internal and external audits related to cost and inventory accounting
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
• Identify financial and operational risks