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Cost Accountant

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Job Title – Cost Accountant

Location: Mounana, Gabon

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and analytical Cost Accountant to support the financial and operational performance of a metallurgical smelting facility. The role is responsible for managing production costing, monitoring raw material consumption, validating manufacturing costs, conducting variance analysis, and providing actionable financial insights to improve operational efficiency and profitability. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in metallurgical smelting operations and a strong understanding of production processes, material balances, and ERP-based costing systems.

Key Responsibilities

Production Costing & Cost Control

  • Prepare and maintain accurate production cost reports for all smelting operations.
  • Calculate and validate manufacturing costs, including raw materials, reductants, electrodes, power consumption, consumables, and overheads.
  • Develop and maintain standard costing models for production processes.
  • Monitor production costs and recommend initiatives to improve cost efficiency and profitability.

Bill of Materials (BOM) & Material Consumption

  • Maintain and validate Bills of Materials (BOM) for all products and production processes.
  • Monitor raw material consumption and compare actual usage against standard consumption rates.
  • Analyze burden/blend preparation and ensure accurate material allocation.
  • Identify material usage variances and recommend corrective actions.

Production Reporting & Material Reconciliation

  • Reconcile production output, raw material consumption, inventory movements, and production losses.
  • Verify production data using SCADA-based production reporting systems.
  • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production cost and reconciliation reports.
  • Ensure accurate material balance calculations and production yield reporting.

Inventory & ERP Cost Management

  • Monitor inventory transactions related to raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
  • Ensure accurate recording of production and inventory data within ERP systems.
  • Generate production costing reports, inventory valuation reports, and variance analyses.
  • Support month-end inventory reconciliation and financial closing activities.

Financial Analysis & Variance Reporting

  • Perform detailed cost variance analysis for raw materials, power consumption, production yields, and operational efficiency.
  • Identify key cost drivers affecting manufacturing performance.
  • Prepare management reports highlighting cost trends, operational performance, and improvement opportunities.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for plant operations.

Operational Support & Continuous Improvement

  • Work closely with production, metallurgy, maintenance, procurement, and finance teams to improve costing accuracy.
  • Provide financial insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.
  • Recommend initiatives to improve material efficiency, production yields, and overall plant performance.
  • Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on reducing production costs and enhancing operational efficiency.

Compliance & Internal Controls

  • Ensure compliance with company financial policies, costing procedures, and internal controls.
  • Maintain complete documentation supporting production costing and inventory records.
  • Support internal and external audits by providing costing schedules and supporting documentation.
  • Ensure consistency and accuracy in production reporting and financial data.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Cost Accounting, Commerce, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Professional qualification such as CMA, ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent is an advantage.
  • 5–10 years of experience in a metallurgical smelter, such as Ferrosilicon, Ferroalloys, Silicon Metal, Manganese, or similar smelting operations.
  • Strong understanding of Bill of Materials (BOM), raw material consumption, burden/blend preparation, material balances, and production yield calculations.
  • Proven experience preparing and validating production costing, including raw materials, reductants, electrodes, power consumption, consumables, and manufacturing overheads.
  • Hands-on experience with SCADA-based production reporting and reconciliation of production, consumption, and inventory data.
  • Strong proficiency with ERP-based production, inventory, and costing modules.
  • Solid understanding of smelter operations, furnace processes, and manufacturing cost structures.

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Production costing and cost accounting
  • Metallurgical smelting operations
  • Bill of Materials (BOM) management
  • Material balance and production yield analysis
  • Standard costing and variance analysis
  • Inventory valuation and reconciliation
  • ERP systems and production costing modules
  • SCADA production reporting
  • Financial reporting and cost control
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and analytical skills
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary of up to USD 6,000 per month
  • Opportunity to work with a leading metallurgical and mining operation
  • Professional and collaborative international work environment
  • Career growth and continuous professional development
  • Exposure to advanced smelting technologies and large-scale industrial operations

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