Cost Accountant (UA)

About us:

We are an international defense startup, rapidly expanding to support the Ukrainian national needs. As a startup, we operate in a highly flexible environment where agility, adaptability, and a hands-on approach are critical for success.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support and optimize financial operations related to drone manufacturing and inventory management. This role is critical for ensuring accurate production costing, inventory accounting, and cost analysis across our fast-growing manufacturing environment.

You will work closely with Finance, Production, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Warehouse teams to maintain reliable cost data, support operational decision-making, and improve financial visibility across manufacturing processes. Your contribution will directly impact production efficiency, inventory accuracy, and overall financial performance as the company scales.

Key Responsibilities:

• Calculate and maintain accurate production costs, including material, labor, and overhead allocation

• Monitor and analyze manufacturing variances between planned and actual costs

• Maintain accurate accounting of raw materials, electronic components, WIP, and finished goods inventory

• Perform inventory reconciliations and support physical inventory counts and audits

• Review and validate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and support cost impact analysis for engineering or production changes

• Prepare monthly cost accounting reports, inventory reports, and variance analysis for management

• Support month-end closing activities related to inventory and manufacturing accounting

• Cooperate with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to track import costs, logistics expenses, and component pricing changes

• Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and support audit processes

• Contribute to the improvement and automation of cost accounting and inventory control processes
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field

• 3+ years of experience in cost accounting, manufacturing accounting, or inventory accounting

• Strong understanding of production costing and inventory accounting principles

• Experience working with ERP/accounting systems (BAS, 1C, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics, etc.)

• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities

• High attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Experience in manufacturing, electronics, or hardware production environments will be considered a strong advantage

• Knowledge of IFRS is preferred

• English Upper-Intermediate

We offer:

• Work in a dynamic and engaging work environment with a senior-level team

• Have opportunities to work on an innovative and impactful product

• Full-time position & official employment

• Competitive salary (level to be discussed individually based on interview results)

• Medical insurance

• Reservation from mobilization