Cost Accountant (Food Industry)

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Accountant for a leading food manufacturing and industrial group in the UAE. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in cost accounting within the food industry and a background handling multi-entity (group) structures. You will be responsible for analyzing manufacturing costs, maintaining cost standards, evaluating inventory, and providing financial insights to optimize operational efficiency and profit margins. Key Responsibilities: • Perform full-cycle cost accounting, product costing, and variance analysis for manufacturing operations. • Analyze and monitor direct and indirect manufacturing costs, including raw materials, labor, and overhead. • Maintain and update standard costs, bill of materials (BOM), and inventory valuation models across multiple entities. • Prepare detailed monthly cost reporting, margin analysis, and cost-of-goods-sold (COGS) reconciliations. • Identify cost-saving opportunities, operational inefficiencies, and wastage across production processes. • Collaborate with production, supply chain, and finance teams to streamline operational workflows and budget allocations. • Assist in external and internal audits related to cost and inventory controls. Requirements & Qualifications: • Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience specifically as a Cost Accountant. • Industry Knowledge: Proven track record in the food processing, FMCG, or industrial manufacturing sector is strictly required. • Organizational Context: Preferred experience working with multi-entity or enterprise group structures. • Location/Status: Candidates currently based in the UAE with local/regional experience are preferred. • Skills: Strong analytical mindset, advanced financial modeling, and proficiency in ERP cost modules (e.g., SAP, Oracle). Job Details: Location: Sharjah, UAE Working Schedule: 5 days a week (8:00 AM – 6:30 PM) Show more Show less

Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience specifically as a Cost Accountant. Industry Knowledge: Proven track record in the food processing, FMCG, or industrial manufacturing sector is strictly required. Organizational Context: Preferred experience working with multi-entity or enterprise group structures. Location/Status: Candidates currently based in the UAE with local/regional experience are preferred. Skills: Strong analytical mindset, advanced financial modeling, and proficiency in ERP cost modules (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

Perform full-cycle cost accounting, product costing, and variance analysis for manufacturing operations. Analyze and monitor direct and indirect manufacturing costs, including raw materials, labor, and overhead. Maintain and update standard costs, bill of materials (BOM), and inventory valuation models across multiple entities. Prepare detailed monthly cost reporting, margin analysis, and cost-of-goods-sold (COGS) reconciliations. Identify cost-saving opportunities, operational inefficiencies, and wastage across production processes. Collaborate with production, supply chain, and finance teams to streamline operational workflows and budget allocations. Assist in external and internal audits related to cost and inventory controls.