Company Description

EL Alameya For Car Plastics (Auto Plast) is a manufacturer of plastic corrugated boxes, sheets, partitions, customized packaging solutions, and trading of ESD related products and auto feeders parts. The company's major customers are from electronic firms, automotive firms, and signage industries. EL Alameya For Car Plastics (Auto Plast) is located in 10th of Ramadan.

At Auto Plast, we are looking for a Cost Accounting Section Head who will be a key member of our accounting and finance team. The Cost Accounting Manager will be responsible for all aspects of cost accounting, including product costing, inventory valuation, and manufacturing overhead. This position will work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting and will also interface with other departments within the company, such as engineering, sales, and production. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost accounting, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Duties & Responsibilities

Oversee the development and implementation of cost accounting policies, procedures, and systems

Manage the month-end close process for assigned projects, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis

Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly management reports, forecasts, budgets, and ad hoc analyses

Analyze variances to budget and forecast, and prepare explanations for senior management

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of reporting

Train and develop staff on cost accounting concepts and principles

Supervise and review the work of junior staff members

Serve as a business partner to other departments, providing decision support and financial analysis

Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in cost accounting and related technology

Assist in the development and maintenance of the company’s activity-based costing system

Required Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

  Ten years of experience in cost accounting, financial analysis, and management

Expertise in developing and implementing cost accounting systems

Strong proficiency with financial reporting and accounting

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet software

Proven leadership and project management skills

Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems

Experience in manufacturing or other production-oriented environment

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

fluent in English both oral and written