# Senior Cost Accountant (Chemical Manufacturing)

**Company:** [SSC HR Solutions](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/1ULsr4Bem27P2yEREYZFym.md)
**Location:** New Cairo City, Egypt
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Accounting

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## Description

-   Production Cost Analysis: Calculate and analyze the actual cost of production (finished goods and work-in-progress) by tracking raw materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead (MOH).
-   Standard Costing Management: Establish, maintain, and periodically update standard costs for all products and components.
-   Variance Analysis: Identify and analyze differences between standard costs and actual costs. Investigate causes such as material waste, purchase price fluctuations, or production inefficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.
-   Inventory Control & Reconciliation: Monitor inventory movements (raw materials, packaging, and finished goods). Reconcile book balances with physical counts and lead periodic and annual physical inventory audits.
-   Scrap and Waste Monitoring: Track production scrap, waste, and spoilage rates to ensure they remain within allowable limits and report any abnormal losses.
-   Profitability and Break-Even Analysis: Evaluate the profitability of specific products and production lines and calculate break-even points to guide sales and pricing strategies.
-   Budgeting and Forecasting: Actively participate in preparing the factory’s annual budget and monthly forecasts, ensuring accurate cost projections.
-   Financial Reporting: Prepare weekly and monthly cost reports for corporate finance and plant management, providing clear insights and cost-saving recommendations.

## Requirements

Requirements

-   Work Experience

-   7-10 years of relevant experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
-   Hands-on experience calculating production costs and managing standard costing.
-   Proven experience in cost variance analysis, inventory reconciliation, and manufacturing cost control.
-   Experience preparing cost reports, budgets, and profitability analyses.

-   Technical Skills

-   Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, including raw materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.
-   Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, Pivot Tables, data analysis, and cost reporting.
-   Practical experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Odoo.
-   **Odoo experience is highly preferred**, particularly in manufacturing, inventory management, and cost accounting modules.

-   Key Competencies

-   Strong analytical and numerical skills.
-   High attention to detail and accuracy.
-   Good problem-solving and investigation skills.
-   Ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend corrective actions.
-   Effective communication and coordination with finance, production, procurement, and warehouse teams.
-   Ability to meet reporting deadlines and manage multiple tasks efficiently.