Costing Accountant (Agriculture) – Assiut and Wahat Farms

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Accounting & Analysis:

• Develop and maintain accurate cost accounting systems for herb cultivation, processing, and packaging.
• Analyze costs of raw materials, labor, and overhead to provide insights for cost control.
• Monitor and track production expenses, identifying cost variances and reporting on trends.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts related to agricultural production.
• Track expenses against budget allocations and provide variance analysis reports.

Inventory & Valuation:

• Oversee inventory management and valuation, ensuring accurate reporting of stock levels and costs.
• Conduct periodic physical inventory checks and reconcile discrepancies.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for cost savings in farming, processing, and supply chain activities.
• Work with operations teams to implement lean production and waste reduction initiatives.

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare regular financial and costing reports for management review.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities by reconciling cost accounts and preparing journal entries.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and company policies.
• Maintain accurate and auditable records for internal and external audits.

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA/CMA is a plus).
• 3-5 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably in the agriculture or food processing industry.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience in agricultural production environments is highly desirable.

Key Competencies:

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in reporting.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Other Requirements:

• Familiarity with herbs cultivation, drying, and processing workflows is an advantage.