House Of Spices - Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant Cost Accountant will be responsible for analysing production costs, preparing cost standards, performing variance analysis, and supporting inventory and margin reporting. This role plays a key part in helping the business control expenses, improve operational efficiency, and support pricing strategies.

Essential Functions :

• Analyse manufacturing and operational costs, including raw materials, labor, and overhead.
• Develop and maintain standard cost models for all food products and production processes.
• Prepare and review cost reports, budgets, and forecasts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Perform variance analysis (actual vs. standard cost) and report on key drivers to management.
• Monitor inventory levels, perform periodic physical inventory checks, and reconcile discrepancies.
• Collaborate with procurement and production teams to track and manage waste, spoilage, and yield loss.
• Assist in pricing decisions by providing cost-based insights and profitability analysis.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and food safety regulations.
• Support external audits and provide documentation as required.
• Contribute to cost-saving initiatives by identifying inefficiencies and recommending process improvements.
• Provide weekly and monthly reports.
• Assist in ad hoc projects.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential Strategic and advisory
• Management accounting, information and advice
• Problem Solving
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

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Travel : Limited travel is expected for this position.

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AAP / EEO Statement :

House of Spices Inc; provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

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