Senior Cost and Budget Accountant


Senior Cost and Budget Accountant
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Experience
4 Year
Employee type
Full TimePosition
Intermediate
Offer Salary
Attractive
Job Description
Highlight Trading is established in 2008 with investments in telecommunications, manufacturing, import-export, and high-end printing. In 2019, the company became a super distributor of Ethio-telecom products and services.Responsible for planning, monitoring, and analyzing company costs and budgets to support efficient operations, profitability, and sound financial decision-making.
Qualification:
BA degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Experience:
Minimum of 4 years total experience, of which at least 2 years must be as Senior Cost and Budget Accountant
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collect and organize cost information into a database of expenses
- Construct systems to accumulate and monitor cost data
- Determine formulas for fixed and variable costs (rent, insurance, purchases, etc.)
- Plan budgets and prepare departmental reports
- Review receipts and compare with actual charges to detect inaccuracies
- Project profit margins and analyze financial trends
- Prepare cost forecasts for monthly, quarterly, and annual schedules
- Analyze month-end and year-end reports and recommend cost-saving improvements
- Review supply chain pricing, labor costs, shipping discounts, and sales records
- Evaluate inventory tracking systems and reconcile data with manufacturing centers
- Audit inventory in regional warehouses annually
- Use accounting and ERP software to track budgets and costs
- Prepare monthly accounting reports for management
- Prepare budget proposals and financial goals for upcoming fiscal years
- Work with production and manufacturing managers to improve efficiency
- Maintain bookkeeping ledgers for expenses, travel costs, and other financial data
- Ensure confidentiality and compliance with ethical and legal standards
- Apply GAAP principles and best accounting practices
Key Skills and Competencies:
- Strong coordination and multitasking skills
- Good record management practices
- Training in Peachtree accounting software
- Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills
- Basic IT system knowledge
What We Offer:
- Attractive salary
- Exciting work environment
- Strong professional career growth opportunity
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should submit their application/motivation letter and updated CV via email:
📧 Email:rediate.mekuria@gmail.com
📌 Please mention the position title in the subject line.
👩💼 Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

