COST ACCOUNTANT / COST CONTROLLER

Key Responsibilities

• Production Costing: Calculate the unit cost for various glass products (tempered, laminated, or sheet glass) by tracking direct labor, raw materials, and overheads.
• Variance Analysis: Compare actual production costs against standard costs to identify "leaks"—such as excessive energy usage or high glass breakage rates (scrap)—and explain these deviations to management.
• Inventory Management: Oversee physical stock counts of raw materials and finished glass to ensure records match the digital ledger.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in creating annual budgets and monthly forecasts based on fluctuating fuel and material prices.
• Process Improvement: Identify bottlenecks in the glass-making process (e.g., in the furnace or annealing lehr) and recommend ways to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare detailed monthly cost reports, margin analysis, and contribution reports for the factory and head office. LinkedIn Pakistan +6

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
• Professional Certification: Preference is often given to candidates who are qualified or part-qualified in ACCA, ICMA (Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan), or CA.
• Experience: Typically 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, specifically within the glass, ceramics, or chemical industries.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics, alongside advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate technical financial data to non-finance teams like production and procurement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From Rs150,000.00 per month

Experience:

• Manufacturing Industry: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certification (Required)

Location:

• Lahore (Required)

Work Location: In person