Senior Cost Accountant

Position:

Organization: Nib Candy Factory

Not Specified

Location: Winget round about Gulele Sub city 
Department: Finance & Accounting 
Employment Type: Full-Time 
Salary: negotiable and attractive
About the Role 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Cost Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in inventory valuation, ERP systems, and a solid understanding of excise, VAT, and withholding taxes. 

Key Responsibilities 
• Responsible for recording all inventory transactions in the general ledger and in ERP or accounting systems, ensuring proper classification and valuation of stock. 
• Understanding of costing method across manufacturing stages—raw material issues, work-in-progress, and finished goods—to ensure consistent and accurate stock valuation. 
• Conduct internal audits and implement controls to prevent inventory shrinkage. 
• Ensure proper classification and Analyze inventory costs by applying valuation methods 
(FIFO, LIFO, Average Cost) and ensure correct cost of goods sold (COGS) calculation. 
• Understand and follow excise tax, VAT, and withholding tax regulations. 
• File inventory reports and declarations with the Ministry of Revenue at excise tax  
• Utilize Goods Receipt Notes (GRNs) to verify and record incoming inventory against purchase orders. 
•   Evaluate inventory systems and procedures, recommending improvements for accuracy and efficiency. 
• Post inventory and cost records accurately into Peachtree accounting software. 
• Support management with insight into production efficiency 

Job Requirements

Qualifications 
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field. Proven experience in cost accounting and inventory management. 3 and above years’ relevant work experience Including at least 2 years as cost accountant in manufacturing industry.  
• Solid understanding of excise tax, VAT, and withholding tax regulations. 
• Experience filing inventory reports with tax authorities. 
• Proficiency in Peachtree and ERP systems. 
• Knowledge of GAAP and inventory valuation methods.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can send application letter, your CV and Copies of Educational and Work experience testimonies

                              through the link - https://bit.ly/4bTWz7X or email address elias.hr@nibcandy.com

Application Deadline April 13th of 2026 

Job Requirements The candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field. Proven experience in cost accounting and inventory management. 3 and above years’ relevant work experience Including at least 2 years as cost accountant in manufacturing industry. How to Apply Submit your non-returnable application and CV along with supporting documents in Via email elias.hr@nibcandy.com

Deadline: Apr 13, 2026, 12:00 AM

Location: , Addis Ababa

Amount: 1