Cost Accountant

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update cost records for raw materials, packaging, labor, and overhead specific to fragrance production.
• Prepare cost sheets, product costing reports, and variance analysis (standard vs. actual costs).
• Monitor and control production costs, identifying areas for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Work closely with production, procurement, and finance teams to ensure accurate costing of new and existing products.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning by providing cost-related insights.
• Analyze inventory valuation and reconcile stock discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal control procedures.
• Support management in decision-making related to pricing, product launches, and profitability analysis.
• Prepare reports for management on cost trends, margin analysis, and cost-saving opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce (CA/ICWA/MBA Finance preferred).
• 2–5 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably in FMCG, chemicals, or fragrance manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, inventory management, and standard costing.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Tally, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED4,000.00 - AED6,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Cost Accounting: 5 years (Required)