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Job Summary

Job Title:
Cost Accountant
Employer:
Swift Minds
Location:
Country:
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Accounting Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Wednesday, 24 July 2024

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Cost Accountant job at Swift Minds | Apply Now

Kampala, Uganda

Swift Minds is a leading technology solutions provider dedicated to delivering innovative services that address the unique challenges of businesses and organizations in the modern digital landscape. With a solid reputation for excellence in customer service and problem-solving, Swift Minds has earned recognition as a trusted partner in the tech industry. The company prides itself on a dynamic and collaborative work culture that values creativity, professional development, and a strong work-life balance for its employees.

Offering flexible work arrangements and a range of job opportunities, Swift Minds attracts top talent seeking to make an impact in the tech space. Over the years, the company has evolved from a small startup into a well-established player, continuously adapting to meet the demands of a rapidly changing industry. Known for its commitment to innovation, Swift Minds employs a business model that combines cutting-edge technology with client-centric solutions, helping businesses scale and thrive.

With a broad reach in both local and international markets, the company serves clients across various industries, providing customized solutions tailored to specific needs. Swift Minds operates on core values of integrity, innovation, excellence, and collaboration, ensuring that its solutions are always aligned with client success. As part of its commitment to CSR, the company engages in initiatives focused on promoting education, tech access, and environmental sustainability. For more information, visit www.swiftminds.com.

Are you looking for Accounting Jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Cost Accountant job at Swift Minds

Full-time

Deadline: 

24 Jul 2024

Cost Accountant job at Swift Minds

Swift Minds

Job Description

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Reviewing prices of products to keep them in line with the expected margins considering the changes in costs and market forces.

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  • Plan, Study, and collect data to determine costs of business activities such as raw material purchases, inventory and labor.

  • Analyzing changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided, to determine effects on cost

  • Analyzing actual manufacturing costs and preparing periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs

  • Recording cost information for use in controlling expenditures

  • Making cost estimates of new and proposed products

  • Providing management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting cost and profitability of products or services

  • Assisting in Month end close of the General Ledger

  • Compile documentation on standard costs and company production costs

  • Reviewing prices of products to keep them in line with the expected margins considering the changes in costs and market forces.

  • Carry out costing for Special Order Products to determine a price to charge.

  • Prepare periodic Costing and Production Reports to analyze production performance and its effect on Product costs and Company expenditure

  • Carry out cost center analysis and reporting to manage company costs against budget

  • Establish and maintain a robust Activity Based Costing system to guide Financial Reporting and variance analysis.

  • Recommend and participate in execution of process improvement projects

  • Educate the operational and production teams on management of costs and associated cost drivers.

  • Compile and present financial forecasts to assist planning & decision making

  • Prepare financial analysis for new ventures

  • Analyze company project performance and ROI

  • Conduct risk assessment and advise on ways to minimize financial risks.

  • Maintain the Cost Accounting System

  • Construct data accumulation systems

Cost Accountant job at Swift Minds

SERVICES

COMMERCIAL

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INDUSTRIAL

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RESIDENTIAL

  • Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in BBA, B.COM or an Accounting related field

  • At least 3 years’ experience in similar position

  • Excellent computer skills and good understanding of SAP BI

APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
Send y CV to: recruitment@swiftminds.org
NB: Selection is on rolling basis. Due high volumes of applications, only selected candidates shall be contacted, All applicants’ CVs are kept on file for future opportunities.

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