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Cost Accountant

JOB SUMMARY

4 years Job Expires Apr 30, 2026 Contact

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Company Profile

Zonda Tec Ghana Limited is a leading automotive dealership dedicated to providing cutting-edge vehicles and exceptional customer experiences. We focus on innovation, technology, and market leadership in Ghana’s automotive sector.

Job Description

Reports To: Finance Director

Location: Tema, Ghana

Zonda Tec Ghana limited, a leader in the assembling, sales and servicing of commercial vehicles in Ghana, is looking to hire a meticulous and analytical Cost Accountant to join our finance team to drive cost efficiency and profitability across our operations.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze production costs for vehicle assembly, including direct materials (CKD/SKD components), direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.

Establish and maintain standard costs for assembled vehicles and monitor variances.

Monitor cost of goods sold (COGS) for both heavy-duty and light-duty vehicles.

Support pricing strategies by providing accurate landed cost data, including import duties, freight, and handling.

Prepare monthly cost reports, including gross margin analysis by product line (vehicles) and service line (repairs).

Assist in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS and Ghanaian tax laws.

Ensure compliance with Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) regulations, including VAT on spare parts and services, customs duties on imported components, and corporate tax filings.

Support internal and external audits by providing detailed cost data, variance analysis, and inventory schedules.

Lead the annual budgeting process for assembly costs, sales COGS, and service department expenses.

Develop financial forecasts for material costs, labor rates, and overheads.

Maintain and optimize the ERP system for cost accounting, inventory management, and job costing.

Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard assets, particularly for high-value vehicle inventory and spare parts.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline costing methodologies and enhance financial transparency.

Required Skills or Experience

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.

Professional certification: ICAG (Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana), ACCA, or CIMA is mandatory.

Minimm of 4–6 years of relevant experience in cost accounting.

Industry experience in automotive, heavy equipment, manufacturing, or dealership environments is highly preferred.

Proven experience with job costing, inventory management, and standard costing methodologies.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query, complex formulas) and experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Odoo, SAGE, or Microsoft Dynamics).

Key Competencies & Skills

Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to interpret cost data and translate it into actionable business insights for assembly, sales, and service teams.

Attention to Detail: High accuracy in inventory valuation, job costing, and variance analysis.

Business Acumen: Understanding of automotive supply chains, import processes, and workshop operations.

Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with operational managers in assembly, sales, and service departments.

Integrity: High ethical standards, especially regarding the valuation of high-value vehicle inventory and spare parts.

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