PRODUCT COST MANAGER
ADDIS ABABA, ET, 1000
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Product Cost Manager
Location: Addis Ababa
Function: GSC Factory Finance
Reports to: Factory Finance Manager
Job Objective
To manage and control product costing, material usage, and inventory valuation, ensuring accurate cost reporting, compliance with IFRS and internal controls, and effective support to factory operations and audits.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain local and group product costs, BOMs, and standard material prices.
- Analyze monthly material usage, yields, and cost variances (usage, specification, FX, PPV).
- Oversee inventory valuation, reconciliation, shelf‑life monitoring, and provisions for Leaf, NTM, and Finished Goods.
- Manage Goods‑in‑Transit (GIT), import order follow‑up, and timely accounting entries.
- Lead monthly and annual revaluations and physical inventory counts.
- Provide accurate cost and inventory reports and support internal and external audits.
- Lead, coach, and develop the material cost and inventory finance team.
Requirements
- BA degree in Accounting or Finance (ACCA is an advantage).
- Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or factory finance.
- Strong knowledge of product costing, inventory accounting, and IFRS.
- Advanced MS Excel skills and good command of English.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and people management capability.
