ASSISTANT MANAGER COST CONTROL

PT Petgo Bastian; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 89,280,000 - 167,400,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Petgo Bastian in Jakarta invites applications for a Cost Accountant role. You will monitor costs against budgets, prepare detailed analyses, and support budgeting, forecasting, and audits to drive informed management decisions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, at least 2 years in cost accounting, and proficiency with Excel and SAP. You will collaborate with department heads and mentor junior staff while ensuring accurate cost data in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in cost accounting or a similar financial accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, methodologies and practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software and spreadsheet applications (Excel, SAP or similar systems).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends and patterns in financial data.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.
• Experience in manufacturing, production or similar industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse actual costs against budgeted costs, identifying and investigating variances
• Prepare detailed cost reports and financial analyses for management review and decision-making
• Develop and implement cost control policies, procedures and systems to ensure compliance with company standards
• Conduct regular cost audits and identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements
• Manage cost accounting records, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all cost data entries
• Coordinate with department heads to gather cost information and reconcile departmental expenses
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements with a focus on cost elements
• Support the development of budgets and forecasts by providing historical cost data and trend analysis
• Train and mentor junior cost accounting staff on procedures, systems and best practices
• Liaise with external auditors and provide supporting documentation for audit activities

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Monitor and analyse actual costs against budgeted costs, identifying and investigating variances

Prepare detailed cost reports and financial analyses for management review and decision-making

Develop and implement cost control policies, procedures and systems to ensure compliance with company standards

Conduct regular cost audits and identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements

Manage cost accounting records, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all cost data entries

Coordinate with department heads to gather cost information and reconcile departmental expenses

Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements with a focus on cost elements

Support the development of budgets and forecasts by providing historical cost data and trend analysis

Train and mentor junior cost accounting staff on procedures, systems and best practices

Liaise with external auditors and provide supporting documentation for audit activities

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Minimum 2 years of experience in cost accounting or a similar financial accounting role

Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, methodologies and practices

Proficiency in accounting software and spreadsheet applications (Excel, SAP or similar systems)

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends and patterns in financial data

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping

Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet strict deadlines

Experience in manufacturing, production or similar industries is preferred