Cost Accountant | Conares
Company Name: Conares
Qualification: ACCA, CPA, CMA, & MBA
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary Range: 7,000 AED – 8,000 AED
Company Size: 500 – 1000 Employees
Other Benefits: Medical Insurance | Bonus
Employment: Full Time
About Company
As the Middle East focuses on infrastructure development, Conares serves as the perfect partner to meet the growing industry requirements for steel rebars & pipes. A diversified & full-fledged manufacturing facility based in the UAE, the strategic hub between the East & the West, Conares today is the premier producer of quality steel products for wide-ranging needs; having a total manufacturing capacity of more than 1,500,000MT annually. Since our inception in 1988, Conares initially focused on steel trading. Having built extensive partnerships with renowned steel plants across the world, we brought the world-best competencies to the region, by setting up its own state of art manufacturing facility in UAE.
Job Description/Role
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join our accounting department. You’ll be responsible for performing cost analyses and preparing budget reports.
The ideal candidate should possess excellent analytical skills along with the ability to combine different data and calculate profit margins and manage cost information to maximize profitability.
- Collect cost information and maintain an expenses database
- Determine fixed costs (e.g. salaries, rent and insurance etc.)
- Plan and record variable costs (e.g. purchases of raw material and operations costs)
- Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies
- Prepare budgeting reports (for the company and for each department)
- Analyze and report profit margins
- Prepare (monthly, quarterly and annual) cost forecasts
- Assisting in month-end and year-end closing
- Identify and recommend cost-effective solutions
Requirements
- 2-3 years work experience as Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, or on similar role
- Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures
- In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Experience with accounting software, like SAP
- Computer literacy, MS Excel in particular
- Excellent analytical skills with an attention to detail
- Strong time management skills
- Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information
- Degree in Accounting, or Finance