Cost Accountant – FMCG (Retail)

About the role

The Cost Accountant will monitor, analyse and control costs across our FMCG retail business. You will ensure accurate product costing, inventory valuation and support profitability decisions while complying with accounting standards.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate product costing and inventory valuation.
• Monitor COGS and analyse variances against budgets and forecasts.
• Conduct inventory cost analysis and support periodic stock counts and reconciliations.
• Analyse product profitability, gross margins and pricing to aid commercial decisions.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and management dashboards.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting and cost‑control initiatives.
• Ensure accurate recording of inventory transactions in the ERP system.
• Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain and Retail Operations to improve cost efficiency.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities and recommend process improvements.
• Support internal and external audits with cost‑related documentation.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 3–5 years of cost accounting experience, preferably in retail or FMCG.
• Knowledge of IFRS and cost accounting principles.
• Professional certification such as CMA or CPA is an advantage.

Required skills

• SAP, Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics ERP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel.