Financial/Cost Accountant

Windmill (Pvt.) Ltd is a leading manufacturer of fertilizers, stock feeds and agro
• chemical products and is a household name throughout Zimbabwe. The position of Financial/Cost Accountant has arisen.
Responsible for the Financial & Cost Accounting functions within the Finance Department and Reporting to the Finance Manager, the key performance areas of this position will include:

Key Responsibilities:
• Cost Analysis: determining the actual cost of manufactured products, analyzing profitability and identifying areas for cost reduction.
• Financial Reporting: preparing annual financial statements, monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Budget Management: developing and managing budgets, forecasting financial performance, and monitoring expenses to ensure they align with the budget.
• Cost Control: implementing and monitoring cost
• control measures, identifying areas where costs can be reduced.
• Inventory Management: tracking and managing inventory levels, ensuring accurate valuation, and controlling inventory costs. This includes ensuring adherence to accounting standards, regulations, and internal controls.
• Decision Support: providing financial analysis and insights to support informed decision
• making, including pricing, product development, and operational efficiencies.
• Tax Reporting: preparation and submission of monthly and quarterly tax returns as required by ZIMRA.

The ideal candidate should possess the following attributes:
A first degree in accounting from a reputable tertiary institute,
• Professional accounting Requirements such as ACCA or CIMA,
• Completion of Articles of Clerkship will be an added advantage,
• Minimum 2 years post
• Requirements Experience in a similar role, preferably in a manufacturing environment,
• Retail Experience will be an added advantage,
• Working Knowledge of IFRS and International Accounting Standards (IAS) a must, including financial reporting in hyperinflationary economies,
• Good working knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAGE
Good technical ability in cost and management accounting,
• Strong people management and communication Skills at all levels.

• Cost Analysis: determining the actual cost of manufactured products, analyzing profitability and identifying areas for cost reduction.
• Financial Reporting: preparing annual financial statements, monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Budget Management: developing and managing budgets, forecasting financial performance, and monitoring expenses to ensure they align with the budget.
• Cost Control: implementing and monitoring cost
• control measures, identifying areas where costs can be reduced.
• Inventory Management: tracking and managing inventory levels, ensuring accurate valuation, and controlling inventory costs. This includes ensuring adherence to accounting standards, regulations, and internal controls.
• Decision Support: providing financial analysis and insights to support informed decision
• making, including pricing, product development, and operational efficiencies.
• Tax Reporting: preparation and submission of monthly and quarterly tax returns as required by ZIMRA.

The Rewards
• In return, the Company offers an extremely competitive salary, which will be augmented by a range of perquisites that will make this appointment attractive to the high calibre individual Windmill (Pvt.) Ltd requires.