Responsibilities:
Cost Accounting & Reporting:
- Maintain accurate cost records across all production stages — including lead smelting, refining, plate production, and plastics processing.
- Prepare a detailed Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) analysis covering raw materials, labour, energy, and production overheads
- Analyse standard vs. actual costs and produce variance reports on key inputs such as lead scrap, chemicals, fuel, and power
- Monitor yield, wastage, and material recovery rates within production processes
- Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM) and standard costing models
- Provide profitability analysis by product line — including lead plates, recycled lead, and plastics
- Prepare periodic cost reports to support strategic and operational decision-making
Accounts Payable Management:
- Review and process vendor invoices related to raw materials, logistics, and utilities
- Ensure accurate three-way matching of invoices against purchase orders and goods-received notes (GRNs)
- Prepare and monitor Accounts Payable ageing reports and escalate overdue items appropriately
- Coordinate payment runs in alignment with cashflow priorities and agreed supplier terms
- Manage vendor relationships professionally and resolve invoice discrepancies in a timely manner
- Ensure full compliance with internal controls, approval workflows, and audit requirements
General Ledger & Cost Control:
- Post and review cost-related journal entries, including inventory adjustments and accruals
- Perform monthly reconciliations for inventory, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods accounts
- Ensure accurate allocation of production overheads, including energy, maintenance, and direct labour
- Support the month-end and year-end closing processes
- Maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial data within the company's ERP (Odoo)
Inventory & Production Monitoring:
- Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods
- Track material usage, wastage, and recovery efficiency against production benchmarks
- Conduct and support periodic stock counts; reconcile physical counts against system records
- Collaborate with the Production, Procurement, and Warehouse teams to identify and address cost inefficiencies
- Support implementation of cost-reduction and process improvement initiatives
Supervisory & Cross-Functional Responsibilities:
- Supervise and provide day-to-day guidance to the junior accounts officer within the finance & accounts team
- Review work prepared by direct reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance before submission
- Coordinate with the Procurement Supervisor and Logistics team to ensure end-to-end AP accuracy
- Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies as required
- Support the Head of Accounts & Finance in preparing monthly P&L reviews, management accounts, and financial summaries for leadership
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting processes, internal controls, and Odoo ERP utilisation
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Professional certification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or in progress) is an added advantage
- Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in cost accounting and accounts payable within a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory capacity
- Prior experience in metals processing, battery recycling, or FMCG manufacturing is preferred
- Demonstrated experience with accounts payable processes, vendor management, and invoice reconciliation
- Strong understanding of inventory accounting, cost control principles, and BOM management
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems — Odoo experience is a significant advantage
