Location: Al Qusais, Dubai Company: Al Majara Polychemical Industries (Head Office) Department: Accounts & Finance
Job Title: Cost Accountant Experience: 2-5 Years
Openings: 1
About Al Majara Polychemical Industries
Al Majara Polychemical Industries is a trusted name in chemical manufacturing and distribution. At Majara, our culture is our strength. Through our
D.N.A. - Develop, Navigate, Achievements
- we create a workplace where people grow, systems guide, and results inspire. We are committed to nurturing talent, operating with clarity, and striving for excellence, while fostering trust, respect, and shared success at every level.
Job Summary
We are looking for a technically sound and highly detail-oriented
Cost Accountant
to oversee inventory valuation, cost analysis, and production reporting. The ideal candidate will be responsible for tracking inventory movements, ensuring accurate costing of materials, and analyzing manufacturing variances. This is a vital position that connects production, stores, and finance to ensure profitability analysis.
Candidate Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CMA qualification is a plus
2-5 years of UAE experience in costing and inventory accounting
Solid understanding of inventory valuation methods (FIFO, weighted average, etc.)
Working knowledge of standard costing and variance analysis
Hands-on experience with ERP systems and MS Excel
Good understanding of manufacturing processes and costing flows
Able to reconcile stock ledgers and investigate variances
Familiarity with stock audits and documentation controls
Strong attention to accuracy and detail in all entries
Proactive approach to identifying and correcting process gaps
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and reconcile inventory records across warehouses and ERP
Monitor material usage, wastage, and costing of production batches
Calculate and analyze Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and inventory movement
Assist in monthly, quarterly, and year-end stock takes and reporting
Prepare production costing reports and identify variances
Work with production and store teams to validate raw material consumption
Ensure timely valuation of WIP and finished goods inventory
Support pricing strategies with accurate cost data
Help prepare audit schedules related to stock and COGS
Recommend improvements in cost accounting systems and controls
Important Note
Only candidates who
submit answers to the below skill test questions
will be considered. Applications without the completed test will be
automatically rejected
.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Application Question(s):
How do you analyse increases in COGS and what steps would you take to control or reduce it without affecting product quality? Also, what steps would you take to investigate and resolve the issue?
What is your Visa status? Are you willing to join immediately?
Application Deadline: 29/05/2025
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