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Cost Accountant Job Vacancy at Knauf

April 11, 2025

Cost Accountant Job Vacancy at Knauf – April 2025

Cost Accountant at Knauf Gypsum Tanzania Limited

Company: Knauf Gypsum Tanzania Limited
Location: Dar es Salaam
Job Type: Full-time
Job Opening Date: 03-Apr-2025
Job Closing Date: 25-Apr-2025
Source: AJIRA ONE

Working Hours: Full-time

Role Overview

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Finance Team could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

Knauf Gypsum Tanzania Limited is part of the global Knauf Group, a manufacturer of construction materials, and is looking for a Cost Accountant to join their team at their HQ Office. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate, ambitious, and willing to grow.

Key Responsibilities

Collect cost information and maintain an expenses database.
Plan and record variable and fixed costs.
Analyze and review manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs for inaccuracies.
Estimate new and proposed product costs.
Maintain customer and supplier master data supported with duly filled forms and business certificates.
Proper allocation of expenses among ledgers and cost centers before month-end closure.
Monitor the monthly unit cost of production by working closely with the production team.
Facilitate and coordinate the budgeting process by working with cost center owners.
Conduct monthly inventory control by ensuring reconciliations are performed and variances are resolved before the following month’s end.
Identify non-moving items in stock and compute obsolete provisions as per Knauf standards.
Perform monthly closing in SAP in compliance with Group requirements and reporting timelines.
Analyze and report profit margins.
Liaise with regional and central office functional counterparts for all accounting-related compliance issues.
Support report preparation for local and regional monthly meetings.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum bachelor’s degree in Accounts/Finance or a related field.
At least 3 years of post-qualification experience.
Knowledge of IFRS.
Proficiency in SAP.
Familiarity with manufacturing accounting processes and cost drivers in production.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work with cross-functional teams and build relationships.
Excellent data analysis and interpretation skills.
Proactive, flexible, and detail-oriented.
Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities.
Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

A competitive salary
Health insurance cover
Year-end performance benefit

Application Process

We appreciate that applying for a new job can be a lengthy process. Knauf has committed to replying to your application within 3 working days.

Application Deadline: 25-Apr-2025

To enhance the diversity and inclusivity of our team, we strongly encourage women to apply. We believe in equal opportunity and value the unique perspectives and contributions that women bring to our workplace.