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Costing Section Head

Linah GroupDokki, Giza Governorate, Egypt
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Experience

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field. Proficient in English, with a good to very good level of fluency. Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in costing or accounting. Prior experience in the food industry, with a solid understanding of food and operational cost accounting. Exceptional analytical skills and strong attention to detail. Advanced proficiency in Excel and Odoo software. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions.

About the job

  • Oversee and manage the costing process for food businesses, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
  • Precisely allocate direct and indirect costs to relevant activities.
  • Monitor and analyze costs associated with core food operations, including tracking input costs such as materials, packaging, labor, and manufacturing overhead to ensure optimal usage.
  • Verify that current Bills of Materials (BOMs) are up-to-date and compliant within the ERP system.
  • Ensure the accuracy of direct material costs and the correct application of pricing methods.
  • Compile monthly costing reports detailing raw material usage.
  • Review all manufacturing overhead expenditures for proper allocation and ensure that all unpaid expenses are accrued accordingly.
  • Analyze purchase price variances and material usage variances, challenging the reasons behind these variances to enhance accountability and drive future improvements.
  • Calculate daily labor costs and allocate them to cost centers, comparing actual costs against budgeted figures and investigating variances.
  • Generate monthly and quarterly cost reports broken down by SKU.
  • Provide cost analyses and strategic recommendations to help control expenses and boost operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate cost tracking.
  • Mentor junior accountants and review their work to ensure high standards of quality and accuracy.

About Linah Group

Linah Group is a dynamic and fast-growing agricultural brand dedicated to delivering high-quality food products. With a regional presence in Egypt, we pride ourselves on a supportive and collaborative work culture that fosters professional growth and career advancement.

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