Cost Accountant/Cost Analyst - Shrink Film Packaging Industry

Job Location - Kuwait

The Cost Accountant/Cost Analyst will be responsible for -

- Planning, Studying, and collecting data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory and labor.

- Having knowledge of new project implementation, Should finalize feasible study to final product selling price Based on experience.

- Having knowledge of Kuwait local and GCC market FG and RM customers and supplier contact details with market details to finalize feasible study based on experience.

- Analyzing data collected and recording results

- 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

- Analyzing audits of costs and preparing reports

- Making estimates of new and proposed product costs

- Providing management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.

- Maintaining Cost Accounting System

- Assisting in Month end close of the General Ledger

- Conducts physical inventories and monitors cycle count program

- Reconciles finished goods inventories

- 100% knowledge on Market Price & Procurement of Raw Material /Colors (local / foreign supplier)

The right Cost Accountant/Cost Analyst will have the following qualifications - 

- Minimum of 4 years. Experience in Shrink film Packaging Ind

- Bachelors Degree in Accounting / ICWA/CA

- Must have a strong Cost systems background and have excellent analytical skills; sound understanding of accounting principles.

- Computer Literate Strong Excel skills and the ability to use Outlook and Word

- Experience with MAPICS a plus

- In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and best practices

- Experience working with engineering and manufacturing personnel on development and analysis of cost standards

- Respect for confidentiality of information laws and local ethics

- Ability to accurately prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports