Accountant- Costing & Analysis at Haco Industries Kenya Limited

HACO Industries was established in the early 1970’s as single-product manufacturer. From those modest beginnings, HACO is now one of the region’s leading FMCG manufacturers, supplying a wide range of products to the entire East African and COMESA Markets.

 

Accountant- Costing & Analysis

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience5 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Monitor and analyse unit cost variance and purchase price variances and make recommendations for remedial actions.
  • Prepare monthly profit and loss reports for all markets and market segments as required.
  • Oversee inventories count process, prepare monthly inventory movement and valuation reports, audit and adjust inventory variances and share the stock take reports with management.
  • Develop and recommend pricing strategies to optimize profit margins while staying competitive.
  • Proactively monitor market prices and cost movements and recommend products price reviews.
  • Make accurate budgets and estimates while accounting for upcoming financial needs and trends that may have an impact on expenditure.
  • Collaborate with other teams to develop and implement cost management initiatives that complement the objectives of the business.
  • Maintain system price lists/ generate price lists & costing for all products.
  • Spearhead the conception and implementation of continual improvement initiatives to increase cash flow to the business i.e. through the review of policies and procedures.
  • Analyze costs of raw materials and other supplies and create cost-benefit analyses to aid the management in decision making.
  • Develop financial models to forecast future expenses based on trends and operational changes.
  • Assist in the preparation of business cases for acquisition of equipment and track and report the outcomes against the business case.
  • Evaluate and recommend changes to the company’s processes and policies to reduce costs and maximize profit.

Role Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or a Business-related field from a recognized University.
  • Recognized professional certificate in accounting such as CPA (K), ACCA or CIMA equivalents.
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role in FMCG or experience in a reputable audit firm.
  • Member of The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).
  • Proven track record in conducting cost analysis, budgeting, and financial modelling.
  • Outstanding business acumen, knowledge of accounting processes and attention to detail to ensure the integrity of financial reports and analysis.
  • Excellent data analysis and reporting skills.

Method of Application

Interested applicants should fill in a pre-screening form on the links provided below and forward copies of their application letters, academic and professional certificates, testimonials and up-to-date curriculum vitae to jobs@haco.co.ke . Applications should reach us not later than January 25, 2024.

Interested and qualified? Go to Haco Industries Kenya Limited on forms.office.com to apply

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