Cost Accountant


Posted : 2025-09-12
Closing : 2025-09-19
Position Scope

Our client is looking for an experienced, detail-oriented, and committed cost accountant to join their finance team.
The cost accountant, will immensly assist in suppliers engagement, collect, analyse and report on cost accounting data. Through checking inventory levels, preparing standard cost reports, cost comparisons, product costing analysis, and tracking variances.

Job Description

  • Monitor inventory levels and cost variances, participate in physical inventory counts, and reconcile inventory records.
  • Analyze actual manufacturing costs and prepare reports comparing them to standard costs, identifying reasons for variances.
  • Calculate and evaluate manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports.
  • Comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
  • Review and analyze inventory and margin reports.
  • Identify opportunities for cost reduction and improved efficiency within production and operational processes.
  • Provide product costing data for pricing decisions and other strategic business initiatives.
  • Perform analytical studies in regards to cost analyses and profitability.
  • Coordinate with IT and Finance department to ensure reliable and consistent management of the accounting system.
  • Budget and Cash-flow management.
  • Assist in implementation and enforcement of internal financial controls.
  • Ensure all banking are done within the stipulated time and related documents filed.
  • Ensure all physical opening stocks are fed onto the system and are accurate.
  • Coordinate and manage payment and billing details of external service providers, contractors, and vendors.
  • Reconciliation of purchases to ensure they comply with the company performance to ensure the company is making profits.
  • Prepare and share accurate sales and collection reports on organization's performance.

Requirements

  • B/A Accounting/ Finance or related course
  • 2-3 Years practical experience in cost-accounting in a manufacturing company.
  • CPA completed or ACCA Part 2.
  • Proficiency in using different accounting software.

Skills

• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills • Excellent time management and organizational skills. • Attention to details • Proficient problem-solving skills. • Professionalism.