Cost Accountant

2 days ago

East Region, Singapore PeopleSearch Pte Ltd Full time $450,000 - $600,000 per year

Cost Accountant (6-month contract) - GH

Our client is looking for a meticulous and analytical Cost Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in analyzing cost data, monitoring inventory valuations, and producing accurate financial reports.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze and report on manufacturing costs, including labor, materials, and overhead.
  • Develop and maintain cost accounting systems, such as standard costing and job order costing.
  • Investigate and explain variances between actual and standard costs.
  • Maintain and reconcile perpetual inventory records with physical counts.
  • Analyze inventory valuations, including identifying obsolescence and slow-moving stock.
  • Collaborate with production and operations teams to optimize inventory levels.
  • Assist in preparing annual budgets and forecasts.
  • Provide financial data and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
  • Prepare and present reports on cost of goods sold (COGS), profitability, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational efficiency.
  • Work cross-functionally to ensure accurate and timely data collection.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or CMA certification is a plus.
  • Proven experience as a Cost Accountant or in a similar role.
  • Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) is highly desirable.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables and VLOOKUP).

Office Location: East, Singapore

Interested candidates kindly forward your CV to (Gwen Hu, Reg No: R You may email this great opportunity to someone who would be a great fit for this role.

All information will be kept strictly confidential. We regret to inform that only successful applicants will be contacted.

PeopleSearch Pte Ltd

EA License No: 16S8057

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