About This Role
This is a hands-on, strategy-adjacent finance role at a diversified Ethiopian trading and manufacturing group. You’ll go beyond traditional bookkeeping to track production and operational costs, identify where money is leaking, and help management make smarter pricing and investment decisions. It suits an accountant who enjoys digging into data rather than just recording transactions.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The posting seeks someone with five to eight years of experience, which signals they want a professional who has worked through full cost cycles in a similar multi-line business—not just a fresh CPA. Proficiency with cost accounting systems and ERP software is likely implied, even if not spelled out. The emphasis on “detail-oriented” and “strategic insights” suggests they need someone who can both audit line items and explain what they mean to non-finance managers.
How to Approach This Application
Highlight specific examples where you reduced waste, improved cost allocation, or influenced a budget decision. Mention any experience with manufacturing, import, or distribution cost structures—BEAEKA’s business model likely involves all three. If you’ve used an ERP system (like SAP, Oracle, or local equivalents), name it directly. Avoid generic finance phrases; instead, show you can translate numbers into operational recommendations.
Who This Role Suits
Best for an experienced cost accountant who enjoys cross-department collaboration and wants to work in a stable, established Ethiopian company with real influence over financial performance. Competition will be moderate—qualified local candidates with five-plus years in cost accounting are in demand.
The Senior Cost Accountant at BEAEKA General Business PLC plays a critical role in the Accounting and Finance department by overseeing cost management and financial analysis. This full-time position requires a detail-oriented professional who will ensure accurate costing and budgeting practices while providing insights to support strategic decisions. The role is office-based in Addis Ababa, focusing on enhancing financial performance and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and analyze cost reports to identify trends and variances.
- Coordinate the budgeting process, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Monitor and control expenses against budget, providing actionable insights.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize cost efficiency.
- Implement and maintain cost accounting systems and procedures.
- Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with financial policies.
- Develop financial models to support pricing strategies and business decisions.
- Assist in the development of financial forecasts and long-term plans.
- Provide training and support to junior accounting staff on cost management practices.
- Report findings and recommendations to senior management for strategic planning.
Required Skills:
- Demonstrate strong financial analysis capabilities to interpret complex data.
- Utilize advanced Excel functions and accounting software for data management.
- Apply knowledge of cost accounting principles to ensure accuracy in reporting.
- Develop forecasts and budgets based on thorough analysis of financial data.
- Collaborate effectively with teams to enhance understanding of cost structures.
- Prepare detailed reports that communicate financial insights clearly.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
- Conduct variance analysis to assess performance against budgets.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Desired Skills:
- Experience with ERP systems to streamline accounting processes.
- Strong communication skills for effective collaboration across departments.
- Ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Knowledge of industry trends to inform strategic decision-making.
- Proficiency in data visualization tools to enhance reporting accuracy.
How To Apply
Interested applicants should submit their application via email awokeeneyew2017@gmail.com or in person Elilta building 4th floor located around sarbet square behind Addis Abeba road authority office.
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