Senior Cost Accountant

Location: Winget round about Gulele Sub city  Department: Finance & Accounting  Employment Type: Full-Time  Salary: negotiable and attractive About the Role  We are seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Cost Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in inventory valuation, ERP systems, and a solid understanding of excise, VAT, and withholding taxes.  Key Responsibilities  • Responsible for recording all inventory transactions in the general ledger and in ERP or accounting systems, ensuring proper classification and valuation of stock.  • Understanding of costing method across manufacturing stages—raw material issues, work-in-progress, and finished goods—to ensure consistent and accurate stock valuation.  • Conduct internal audits and implement controls to prevent inventory shrinkage.  • Ensure proper classification and Analyze inventory costs by applying valuation methods  (FIFO, LIFO, Average Cost) and ensure correct cost of goods sold (COGS) calculation.  • Understand and follow excise tax, VAT, and withholding tax regulations.  • File inventory reports and declarations with the Ministry of Revenue at excise tax   • Utilize Goods Receipt Notes (GRNs) to verify and record incoming inventory against purchase orders.  •   Evaluate inventory systems and procedures, recommending improvements for accuracy and efficiency.  • Post inventory and cost records accurately into Peachtree accounting software.  • Support management with insight into production efficiency