Cost Accountant at Ken-Next Ventures Nigeria Limited

Ken-Next Ventures Nigeria Limited provides critical services to the oil and gas sector, enhancing process continuity through improved services and productivity, reduced risk, verified compliance, and faster market access. These services include Pipeline Construction, Inspection, Cathodic Protection, Valve Maintenance, and various other specialized offerings. Our commitment to delivering high-quality services at global standards is vital for our clients’ success in both onshore and offshore exploration activities.

We are recruiting to fill in the following position:

Job Title: Cost Accountant
Location: Port-Harcourt

Job Summary

The Cost Accountant will provide support to the finance department in managing cost-accounting records, preparing cost analysis reports, and ensuring compliance with company and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Capture all cost elements related to imported goods (purchase price, freight, insurance, customs duty, clearing, warehousing, and internal logistics).
• Maintain a robust landed cost template to accurately allocate import costs to each consignment and product category.
• Value inventory (PPE items) in accordance with applicable standards (FIFO, weighted average, etc.) and ensure consistency with accounting policies.
• Reconcile physical stock counts with system balances and investigate variances.
• Track stock movement from orders through to customer delivery.
• Prepare periodic cost reports showing cost trends, variances, and gross margins by product line or customer.
• Compare actual landed costs with standard or budgeted costs and explain variances.
• Support management in pricing decisions based on accurate cost data.
• Maintain and reconcile cost ledgers to ensure all cost transactions flow correctly into the financial accounts.
• Liaise with procurement and logistics teams to capture real-time shipping and clearing costs.
• Work with sales and warehouse teams to monitor inventory movement, aging, and obsolescence.
• Advise management on cost reduction opportunities (e.g., shipment consolidation, local sourcing).

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in either a manufacturing company or an FMCG-related firm.
• Strong numerical and analytical ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting software.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to add value within a fast-paced environment.
• Professional certifications such as ICAN, ACCA, or CIMA would be an added advantage.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@ken-next.com using the job title as the subject of the email.