Factory Finance Manager / Head of Costing

Al Zain Jewellery; Manama; On-site; BHD 36,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Zain Jewellery seeks a Factory Finance Manager / Head of Costing to lead the factory accounting and costing function, ensuring accurate reporting, robust cost controls, and optimal use of precious metals.

The role provides strategic financial support to improve factory profitability, minimise losses, and drive continuous process improvement across manufacturing operations in Bahrain.

Qualifications

• CA or CMA professional qualification is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is required.
• At least 10 years of experience in jewellery manufacturing, costing and accounting with hands-on costing expertise.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership
• Factory Accounting & Financial Reporting
• Cost Accounting & Product Costing
• Budgeting
• Forecasting & Variance Analysis
• Cost Control & Production Efficiency
• Precious-Metal Accounting & Gold Control
• Systems
• Internal Controls & Audit
• Strategic Financial Advice & Continuous Improvement

Skills

Team Leadership

Factory Accounting & Financial Report

Cost Accounting & Product Costing

Budgeting

Forecasting & Variance Analysis

Cost Control & Production Efficiency

Internal Controls & Audit

Strategic Financial Advice & CI

Education

CA or CMA

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Job description

Role Objective

The Factory Finance Manager / Head of Costing leads the Factory Accounting and Costing function by ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust cost controls, reliable product and process costing, and continuous process improvement. The role provides strategic financial support to improve factory profitability, minimise losses, and optimise the use and recovery of gold and other manufacturing resources.

Key Accountabilities

• Team Leadership
• Factory Accounting & Financial Reporting
• Cost Accounting & Product Costing
• Budgeting
• Forecasting & Variance Analysis
• Cost Control & Production Efficiency
• Precious-Metal Accounting & Gold Control
• Systems
• Internal Controls & Audit
• Strategic Financial Advice & Continuous Improvement

Job Requirements

• Professional qualification such as CA or CMA.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in jewellery manufacturing, costing, and accounting with strong hands-on experience in manufacturing process costing and standard costing.