Cost Accountant: COGS, Menu Costing & Inventory Insights

Americana Restaurants; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant operator in Sharjah is seeking a Cost Accountant to analyze and control costs across various brands. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory valuation, supporting pricing strategies, and generating insightful reports for management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 3–5 years experience in a related field, preferably with proficiency in ERP and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably in F&B, retail, or manufacturing.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and inventory software.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate item-level cost data in the ERP.
• Prepare and update recipe cost sheets.
• Generate monthly COGS and variance analysis reports.
• Support internal and external audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce

Tools

Oracle Fusion

CrunchTime or similar inventory software

Job description

A leading restaurant operator in Sharjah is seeking a Cost Accountant to analyze and control costs across various brands. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory valuation, supporting pricing strategies, and generating insightful reports for management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 3–5 years experience in a related field, preferably with proficiency in ERP and strong analytical skills.