Cost and Payables Accountant

Responsibilities: Cost Accounting & Reporting: Maintain accurate cost records across all production stages — including lead smelting, refining, plate production, and plastics processing. Prepare a detailed Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) analysis covering raw materials, labour, energy, and production overheads Analyse standard vs. actual costs and produce variance reports on key inputs such as lead scrap, chemicals, fuel, and power Monitor yield, wastage, and material recovery rates within production processes Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM) and standard costing models Provide profitability analysis by product line — including lead plates, recycled lead, and plastics Prepare periodic cost reports to support strategic and operational decision-making Accounts Payable Management: Review and process vendor invoices related to raw materials, logistics, and utilities Ensure accurate three-way matching of invoices against purchase orders and goods-received notes (GRNs) Prepare and monitor Accounts Payable ageing reports and escalate overdue items appropriately Coordinate payment runs in alignment with cashflow priorities and agreed supplier terms Manage vendor relationships professionally and resolve invoice discrepancies in a timely manner Ensure full compliance with internal controls, approval workflows, and audit requirements General Ledger & Cost Control: Post and review cost-related journal entries, including inventory adjustments and accruals Perform monthly reconciliations for inventory, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods accounts Ensure accurate allocation of production overheads, including energy, maintenance, and direct labour Support the month-end and year-end closing processes Maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial data within the company's ERP (Odoo) Inventory & Production Monitoring: Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods Track material usage, wastage, and recovery efficiency against production benchmarks Conduct and support periodic stock counts; reconcile physical counts against system records Collaborate with the Production, Procurement, and Warehouse teams to identify and address cost inefficiencies Support implementation of cost-reduction and process improvement initiatives Supervisory & Cross-Functional Responsibilities: Supervise and provide day-to-day guidance to the junior accounts officer within the finance & accounts team Review work prepared by direct reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance before submission Coordinate with the Procurement Supervisor and Logistics team to ensure end-to-end AP accuracy Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies as required Support the Head of Accounts & Finance in preparing monthly P&L reviews, management accounts, and financial summaries for leadership Contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting processes, internal controls, and Odoo ERP utilisation Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field Professional certification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or in progress) is an added advantage Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in cost accounting and accounts payable within a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory capacity Prior experience in metals processing, battery recycling, or FMCG manufacturing is preferred Demonstrated experience with accounts payable processes, vendor management, and invoice reconciliation Strong understanding of inventory accounting, cost control principles, and BOM management Hands-on experience with ERP systems — Odoo experience is a significant advantage

Responsibilities: Cost Accounting & Reporting: Maintain accurate cost records across all production stages — including lead smelting, refining, plate production, and plastics processing. Prepare a detailed Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) analysis covering raw materials, labour, energy, and production overheads Analyse standard vs. actual costs and produce variance reports on key inputs such as lead scrap, chemicals, fuel, and power Monitor yield, wastage, and material recovery rates within production processes Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM) and standard costing models Provide profitability analysis by product line — including lead plates, recycled lead, and plastics Prepare periodic cost reports to support strategic and operational decision-making Accounts Payable Management: Supervisory & Cross-Functional Responsibilities: Supervise and provide day-to-day guidance to the junior accounts officer within the finance & accounts team Review work prepared by direct reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance before submission Coordinate with the Procurement Supervisor and Logistics team to ensure end-to-end AP accuracy Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies as required Support the Head of Accounts & Finance in preparing monthly P&L reviews, management accounts, and financial summaries for leadership Contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting processes, internal controls, and Odoo ERP utilisation

Review and process vendor invoices related to raw materials, logistics, and utilities Ensure accurate three-way matching of invoices against purchase orders and goods-received notes (GRNs) Prepare and monitor Accounts Payable ageing reports and escalate overdue items appropriately Coordinate payment runs in alignment with cashflow priorities and agreed supplier terms Manage vendor relationships professionally and resolve invoice discrepancies in a timely manner Ensure full compliance with internal controls, approval workflows, and audit requirements General Ledger & Cost Control: Post and review cost-related journal entries, including inventory adjustments and accruals Perform monthly reconciliations for inventory, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods accounts Ensure accurate allocation of production overheads, including energy, maintenance, and direct labour Support the month-end and year-end closing processes Maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial data within the company's ERP (Odoo) Inventory & Production Monitoring: Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods Track material usage, wastage, and recovery efficiency against production benchmarks Conduct and support periodic stock counts; reconcile physical counts against system records Collaborate with the Production, Procurement, and Warehouse teams to identify and address cost inefficiencies Support implementation of cost-reduction and process improvement initiatives Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field Professional certification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or in progress) is an added advantage Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in cost accounting and accounts payable within a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory capacity Prior experience in metals processing, battery recycling, or FMCG manufacturing is preferred Demonstrated experience with accounts payable processes, vendor management, and invoice reconciliation Strong understanding of inventory accounting, cost control principles, and BOM management Hands-on experience with ERP systems — Odoo experience is a significant advantage