Cost Accountant Job Vacancy at Knauf Gypsum Tanzania

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.

We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone’s contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Knauf Gypsum Tanzania Limited is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a 10-year heritage in GYPSUM manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 90 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team mate to join us in HQ Office as Cost Accountant.

Can you say ‘yes’?

Do you treat your colleagues with respect?

Do you always have the customer in mind?

Do you act with future generations in mind?

Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop?

Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?

As Cost Accountant at Knauf Gypsum Tanzania Limited will be responsible for determining the actual costs associated with manufacturing a product or providing a service. Cost Accountant oversee expense reports, analyses data on what has been purchased or the incurred costs regarding goods and services received from vendors and make recommendations about cost-efficiency.

What you’ll be doing:

• 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.
• Make estimates of new and proposed product costs.
• To maintain customers & suppliers master data supported with duly filled forms and business certificates.
• Proper allocation of expenses among ledgers & cost centers before month end closure.
• Monthly monitoring of unit cost of production by working closely with production team.
• To facilitate and coordinate the budgeting process by working with cost center owners.
• Monthly inventory control by ensuring reconciliations is performed and variances are resolved before the following month end circle.
• Identify non-moving items in stock and compute obsolete provisions as per Knauf standards.
• Performing monthly closing in SAP in compliance to Group requirements and reporting timelines.
• Analyze and report profit margins.
• Liaising with regional and central office functional counterparts for all accounting related compliance issues.
• Support report preparation for local and regional monthly meeting.

What we’d love for you to have:

We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don’t already have, we’d love to speak to you. If you have qualification and experience in the following areas is an added advantage:

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

We’ll provide:

• A competitive salary

• Health insurance cover

• A year end-performance benefit

What happens next?

We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process – so we have committed to replying to your application within 3 working days.

Application Deadline: 25/04/2025

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. Join us in making tomorrow a home for all of us.