We seek an experienced Cost Accountant from a Manufacturing background.
The ideal candidate should possess the following approach to life and work:
Approach to life : Fun-loving, optimistic, energetic, humble, reliable, accountable, good listener, honest, well-groomed, respectful of diversityApproach to work: Open, growth mindset, fearless in the face of challenges, able to think out of the box, resourceful, highly detailed oriented, organised and able to thrive in high-pressure situationsResponsibilities 1) Cost Management
Work closely with Management,Production and Procurement to maintain the Bill of Material in Ross ERP accurately.Prepare detailed costing reports, both periodic and adhoc to simuate costing in excel for pricing decision.2) Financial Analysis & Planning
Daily Product Cost control and lead to rectify if any abnormal or miskate happen. -Assist in closing on Manufacturing Accounting. -Prepare, analyse and explain COGS, manufacturing cost, inventory and expense variances on a monthly and adhoc basis.
3) System Setup
Maintain and houskeeping of Product Item, Recipe (BOM), Warehouse and monthly Currency Setup.4) Risk & Cost Control
Oversee periodic and adhoc stock takes Improve and ensure good practise for inventory management. Control on slow movement inventory and minimise inventory wastage.5) Cost Reduction
Drive cost savings initiatives, recommend cost efficient and feasible cost options (eg. Production optimisation, manual Vs automation etc Requirements Bachelors' degree in Accounting or equivalent professional qualifications (ACCA, CPA), with related working experience in a manufacturing environment and preferably a member of MIA.Able to handle full set accounts, with advanced book keeping, accounting, product costing and tax knowledgePossess a flare for numbers, excellent problem solving skills, highly analytical and commercially awareAble to learn and adapt quickly, able to work independently and yet a strong team player within the Accounts team and across functional teamsAble to work well with people and possess a positive attitude towards work with a willingness to work some additional hours during peak periods.Proficient in MS Office (Excel formulae, pivot tables, Word, Powerpoint)Knowledge of ERP (ROSS) system an advantage