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Costing Accountant (Agriculture)

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Job Details

Experience Needed:

3 to 5 Years

Career Level:

Experienced

Education Level:

Bachelor's degree

Salary:

N/A

Job Category:

Cost Accounting

Skills And Tools:

Financial Reporting
Budgeting
Costing
Problem Solving
Accounting Standards
Forecasting
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Organizing Skills
Microsoft Excel
ERP
Accounting Principles
Cost Analysis
Cost Control
Inventory Valuation
Analyze Production Costs
Inventory Management
Financial Policies

Job Exerpt

Costing Accountant (Agriculture). 3-5 years of experience.

Job Description

Cost Accounting & Analysis: Develop and maintain accurate cost accounting systems for herb cultivation, processing, and packaging. Analyze costs of raw materials, labor, and overhead to provide insights for cost control. Monitor and track production expenses, identifying cost variances and reporting on trends. Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts related to agricultural production. Track expenses against budget allocations and provide variance analysis reports. Inventory & Valuation: Oversee inventory management and valuation, ensuring accurate reporting of stock levels and costs. Conduct periodic physical inventory checks and reconcile discrepancies. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for cost savings in farming, processing, and supply chain activities. Work with operations teams to implement lean production and waste reduction initiatives. Financial Reporting: Prepare regular financial and costing reports for management review. Support month-end and year-end closing activities by reconciling cost accounts and preparing journal entries. Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and company policies. Maintain accurate and auditable records for internal and external audits.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA/CMA is a plus). 3-5 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably in the agriculture or food processing industry. Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles and practices. Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills. Experience in agricultural production environments is highly desirable. Key Competencies: Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate financial insights to non-financial stakeholders. Attention to detail and accuracy in reporting. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks. Other Requirements: Familiarity with herbs cultivation, drying, and processing workflows is an advantage.

About ROYAL Herbs

Food and Beverage Services

Giza, Egypt• 101-1000employees

Welcome to the aromatic world of Royal Herbs. We offer exquisite herbal infusions of exceptional character and rich underlying attributes since 1985. A subsidiary of the Ottoman group, a diversified company established in the early 20th century, Royal Herbs is the leading cultivator, producer and supplier of premium quality, all natural healthy infusions in Egypt. Cultivated on our own farms with state-of-the-art machinery, we capture the flavors of herbs likesweet Fennel, Lemongrass, Licorice, Lemon balm, Calendula, Basil, Caraway, Chicory, Oat Straw, Fenugreek, Coriander and Alfalfa. Our special packaging assures the finest quality 100% natural herbs in the form of tea bags or in bulk. With the hard work of our passionate and talented team of individuals, Royal Herbs now enjoys its presence in over six continents in the world and also distributes to the leading expert in tea, extracts and botanicals – the Martin Bauer Group. We take pride in being a certified member of international and national associations like Naturland, Biosuisse, JAS, NOP to name a fewalong with being Fair Trade Certified. In the end, Royal Herbs promises a pleasurable herb infusing experience to people around the world. **VISION** Be a role model in the Natural Herbs Beverage Industry in Egypt and worldwide. **MISSION** Providing superior quality from seed to cup. **Values** Nature We believe that if we care about our environment is to care about our future and ensuring success today and for future generation. Quality We strive for the best quality and continuous innovations. Customers' indulgence We set priorities based on our customers' needs and recommendations. By taking the extra mile to meet their expectations. Credibility We see and value the uniqueness of every customer; we believe that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. Integrity We are true to our word and keep our promises and the quality of the product we present.

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