Job Title: Cost Accountant
Organisation: Hariss International
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Hariss International Limited is one of Uganda’s leading manufacturers of food and beverages. Since its inception in 2005 the production of both food and beverages have been operating under the brand name RIHAM.
Job Summary: The Cost Accountant will support the Finance Business Partner – Operations in providing timely and accurate cost and stock-related insights across all operational departments. This role focuses on cost monitoring, variance analysis, and inventory accountability to enable data-driven decisions for operations
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Cost Monitoring & Analysis
- Support in maintaining and reviewing standard cost models.
- Prepare cost variance analysis reports for key cost centers in operations
- Assist in margin analysis and provide insights into cost drivers and operational inefficiencies.
- Track key cost elements including fuel, distribution, repairs, and utilities to aid in departmental performance.
Inventory & Stock Accounting
- Monitor material usage across all stores, ensuring proper costing and accountability.
- Assist in planning and executing periodic and annual stock takes; reconcile physical and system balances.
- Identify stock variances and work with relevant departments to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
- Stock movement controls and stock aging analysis.
Operational Support & Reporting
- Prepare monthly cost and stock movement reports
- Support budgeting and forecasting by analyzing cost trends across operational departments.
- Liaise with departments (Production, Quality, Engineering, Transport, Stores) to align financial data with operational realities.
- Monitor transport and distribution costs, providing insights for optimization.
Controls & Compliance
- Ensure inventory and cost accounting practices comply with internal controls and IFRS.
- Support audit processes with clear and accurate records.
- Promote process improvements in stock handling, reporting, and cost capture.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA, ACCA Level 2 or CIMA qualification is an added advantage
- 3–5 years of experience in cost and inventory accounting, preferably in manufacturing/FMCG
- Proficiency in Excel and SAP
- Key Competencies:
- Strong analytical and reporting skills
- Attention to detail and process orientation
- Good understanding of manufacturing and inventory operations
- Collaborative, with ability to work across multiple departments
- Ability to interpret numbers into actionable operational insights
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36