Senior Cost Accountant

Join to apply for the Senior Cost Accountant role at Agthia Group PJSCContinue with Google Continue with Google Join to apply for the Senior Cost Accountant role at Agthia Group PJSCWhat Will Your Day Look Like?The Senior Cost Accountant supports the Plant Controller in overseeing inventory management, cost accounting, and fixed asset processes to ensure alignment with company policies and financial controls. This role plays a critical part in delivering timely, accurate, and insightful financial information that supports strategic planning, enhances operational efficiency, and enables informed decision-making across the organization.Position Senior Cost Accountant.Location: Grand Mills – Abu Dhabi.What Will Your Day Look Like?The Senior Cost Accountant supports the Plant Controller in overseeing inventory management, cost accounting, and fixed asset processes to ensure alignment with company policies and financial controls. This role plays a critical part in delivering timely, accurate, and insightful financial information that supports strategic planning, enhances operational efficiency, and enables informed decision-making across the organization.How Will You Make an Impact?Oversee and coordinate daily costing activities within the business unit, ensuring adherence to corporate financial policies, procedures, and standards.Maintain and update the Bill of Materials (BOM) in both SAP and Excel to ensure consistency and accuracy across systems.Regularly update standard costs for inventory items and related direct cost components within SAP.Support the Plant Controller in conducting variance analysis and reconciliations during month-end close, budgeting cycles, and management reviews.Prepare and submit timely and accurate financial reports to Head Office Finance, Reporting, and Commercial Finance teams.Perform month-end closure of financial records in compliance with group accounting policies and deadlines, ensuring timely closure of the SAP Controlling (CO) Module.Review and verify inventory-related invoices for accuracy and ensure timely processing.Provide SKU-level profitability analysis and cost assessments to inform operational decision-making.Conduct monthly inventory reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with corporate standards.Analyze and report on obsolete, slow-moving, and non-moving inventory, highlighting risks and recommending actions.Monitor and coordinate physical inventory counts across all operational sites within the business unit.Assist in both internal and external audits by preparing and providing accurate financial documentation and reconciliations.Coordinate logistics-related cost tracking, including air/sea freight and customs clearance activities for imports and exports.Maintain and manage the fixed asset register to ensure accurate accounting, processing, and reporting.Ensure the completeness and accuracy of the fixed assets sub-ledger, including month-end activities such as journal entries, reconciliations, and necessary adjustments.Support the Plant Controller in validating productivity projects and other cost-saving or performance improvement initiatives.What Would Make You Successful?Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.Professional certification such as ACCA, CPA, ICMA, or equivalent in Cost & Management Accounting.Minimum Experience Minimum 5–6 years of relevant cost accounting experience in a manufacturing or commodities environment.Functional Knowledge Proven experience with ERP systems, particularly SAP (mandatory).Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills in Excel.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proactive attitude and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.Demonstrated initiative and a strong focus on continuous performance improvement.Working knowledge of Power BI.Job-Specific Skills Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).Prior UAE market experience is preferred.Positive attitude and professional demeanor.Grow with Agthia – For the Better Agthia Group is one of the region’s leading Food & Beverage companies, with a growing international footprint. We are a publicly listed company on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and part of ADQ, one of region’s largest holding companies.Rooted in Abu Dhabi since 1978, we've grown into a global presence, operating in countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Egypt, Turkey, and Jordan. We’ve built a diverse portfolio of over 35 market-leading brands across Water & Food, Snacking, Protein & Frozen, and Agri-Business – touching the lives of millions of consumers in more than 65 global markets. With sustainability at the core of our innovations, we’ve pioneered several world-first products, setting new benchmarks in industry and meeting the evolving needs of communities worldwide.Over 12,000 people from more than 67 nationalities are at the heart of shaping our purpose driven future, supported by an agile environment which encourages collaboration, creativity, and the freedom to make a real difference. With a competitive benefits package, genuine opportunities to advance, and a focus on continuous learning and development, we’re committed to supporting your growth as we work together to deliver excellence “For the Better.”Join us and be part of a team that's not just shaping the future of food and beverage but also making a meaningful impact on the world. Together, let's grow 'For the Better.'Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Agthia Group PJSC by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Senior Cost Accountant” roles.Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr