Cost Accountant Job Vacancy at Roofings Group

Job Title:    Cost Accountant
Job Location:    Kampala, Uganda
Employer:    Roofings Group
About Roofings Group:
Roofings Group, a number one quality steel manufacturer to supply over 350,000 metric tons per annum to both local and export market within the region. Situated about 6km outside Kampala city centre on Plot 126 Entebbe Road, Lubowa. Roofings Group envisages “We strive to be the largest manufacturer of steel and plastic building products within the East African Community, through adopting the most modern technology, employing a professionally trained workforce and complying with the highest international standards to deliver the best quality products to the market.”

About Project:
The Local Government Capacity Programme (LGCP 2012-2016), implemented by VNG International, aims to develop the capacity of local governments and local government associations in nine countries, in order to contribute to sustainable local economic development and the prioritised themes of the Dutch international cooperation policy. In Uganda, the LGCP focuses on strengthening the capacity of local governments to facilitate an enabling environment for improving food security at the local level.

Job Description:
The Resident Programme Manager for VNG International will develop strong working relationships with participating local governments, the local government associations and relevant local, national and international institutions and organisations and to coordinate the implementation of the Local Government Capacity Programme (LGCP) in Uganda.

Job Requirements:

• The Roofings Group Cost Accountant should possess a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Accounting or any related business course.
• At least 2-3 years relevant experience preferably but restricted to steel products (manufacturing setting).
• Full professional accounting qualification or part qualified in CIMA, ACCA or CPA.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience in using computerized accounting and high levels of proficiency using spreadsheets.
• Past experience working with Oracle based ERP is an added advantage.
• Possess the ability to prioritize objectives, duties and to work independently

Job Duties:

• Responsible for Weekly finished products costing
• In charge of Inventory management – updating the ERP with the latest unit cost for each inventory item and making adjustments to inventory units when need arises e.g. after stock takes or when variance is identified.
• Responsible for Fixed assets management – ensuring, on a monthly basis, that the fixed assets module is updating with correct values of fixed assets i.e. disposal, additions, depreciation, impairment charges.
• Project appraisal – establish Net Present Value, Payback period, Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and other key ratios for project evaluation.
• Preparation of Management Information System (MIS) reports on a daily basis.
• Reconciliation of overseas supplier accounts.
• Perform any other duties normally assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

Deadline Date: 18/04/2014

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