Cost Accountant

fort capital group

Egypt, Cairo

3-5 Years

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Job Description

To execute daily costing activities, including cost calculations, variance analysis, and inventory reconciliation, ensuring accurate cost data for decision-making in the manufacturing operation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

]Calculate and maintain standard costs for all finished goods (French fries, hash browns) and intermediate products.
]Assist in calculating and maintaining standard costs for finished goods and raw materials.
]Update cost components (materials, labor, overhead) as directed.
]Support new product costing with data collection.
]Collect and analyze manufacturing data to calculate variances (purchase price, usage, yield).
]Prepare variance reports and highlight significant issues to the Costing Controller.
]Track waste, downtime, and efficiency metrics.
]Assist in monthly inventory valuation and reconciliation.
]Support physical inventory counts and analyze count variances.
]Review inventory transactions for accuracy.
]Monitor raw material prices (potatoes, oil, packaging) and update cost impacts.
]Track production costs and flag unusual trends.
]Support cost-saving initiatives with data analysis.
]Prepare routine costing reports for management review.
]Support month-end closing with costing-related journal entries and reconciliations.
]Maintain organized files for all costing calculations and analyses.
]Support audits by providing documentation and explanations