Cost Accountant

We are hiring on behalf of our client.

Job Description

1. Cost Accounting & Analysis

- Maintain and update cost accounting systems, cost standards, and BOMs (Bills of Materials).

- Perform detailed cost analysis for materials, labor, overhead, and production processes.

- Prepare and update standard costs and review variances regularly.

2. Inventory & Production Costing

- Track inventory movements, perform stock valuations, and ensure accurate cost of goods sold (COGS).

- Conduct monthly and annual inventory reconciliations and cycle counts.

- Monitor WIP (Work in Progress) and ensure accurate costing of finished goods.

3. Variance Analysis & Reporting

- Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances, and report root causes.

- Prepare monthly cost reports and dashboards for management review.

- Provide insights to support budgeting, forecasting, and cost control initiatives.

4. Budgeting & Forecasting Support

- Assist with annual budget preparation, cost projections, and performance monitoring.

- Work with department heads to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.

5. Compliance & Internal Controls

- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and audit requirements.

- Support internal and external audits by preparing cost-related schedules and documentation.

- Maintain proper internal controls related to cost accounting and inventory management.

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Liaise with production, procurement, warehouse, and finance teams for accurate cost and inventory data.

- Support new product costing, feasibility studies, and pricing decisions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 35 years of experience in cost accounting, manufacturing accounting, or inventory costing.
• Strong knowledge of costing methods, BOM structures, standard costing, and variance analysis.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent).

If you are interested, please send your email to [Confidential Information].