Applinet Technology is a forward-thinking technology company dedicated to delivering innovative digital, computer, and IT solutions that help individuals, businesses, and organizations thrive in today’s digital world. We combine technical expertise with creative problem-solving to provide reliable, efficient, and cost-effective technology services tailored to our clients’ needs.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between technology and business by delivering solutions that improve productivity, enhance security, and drive digital transformation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cost Analyst

Locations: Lagos and Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking for a cost analyst to help us audit our expenses and find ways to make our operations more cost-efficient.
• You’ll be the go-to person for cost analysis and you’ll get to prepare reports to help management make better decisions.
• To do this job well, we’d like you to be well-versed in data and financial analysis, and have strong attention to detail.
• Ultimately, your job will be an integral part of our efforts to ensure profitability and business success.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze financial data
• Determine standard costs and investigate variances with actual costs
• Prepare detailed reports, both periodically and ad-hoc
• Help management make important decisions based on costs and benefits (e.g. investments, market growth, pricing changes)
• Create and manage budgets, and monitor spending
• Conduct audits on financial processes and transactions
• Monitor changes in processes or methods to calculate effects on overall costs
• Estimate product costs for existing and new products
• Forecast and analyze costs of processes, labor and inventory
• Suggest cost-reducing or profitable solutions
• Conduct market research to support future business planning

Requirements and skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or similar field; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
• Proven experience as a cost analyst, cost specialist or similar role.
• Experience in data, operational and financial analysis
• Knowledge of accounting processes and software
• Strong analytical skills
• A business acumen
• Great attention to detail
• Good communication aptitude

Salary
N150,000 – N300,000 per month.

Application Closing Date
11th August, 2026.