Cost Accounting

PT LBM ENERGI BARU INDONESIA BATANG; Batang; On-site; IDR 150,000,000 - 210,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT LBM ENERGI BARU INDONESIA BATANG is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to manage production costs at the Batang facility. You will be responsible for cost planning, cost analysis, and budgeting reports.

Candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance with 3-5 years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing. Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory costing, budgeting, forecasting, and cost variance analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in Cost Accounting in manufacturing preferred.
• Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory costing, and manufacturing cost analysis.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost variance analysis.
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze cost reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Calculate and maintain standard product costs.
• Analyze cost variances and identify improvement opportunities.
• Monitor inventory movements and manufacturing costs (materials, labour, and overhead).
• Ensure accurate cost allocation across products, departments, and projects.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, and Finance to improve cost efficiency and optimise processes.

Skills

Cost accounting

Standard costing

Inventory costing

Cost variance analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Cost Accounting, preferably in a manufacturing company.

Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory costing, and manufacturing cost analysis.

Experienced in budgeting, forecasting, and cost variance analysis.

Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and analyze cost reports, budgets, and forecasts.

Calculate and maintain standard product costs.

Analyze cost variances and identify improvement opportunities.

Monitor inventory movements and manufacturing costs (materials, labour, and overhead).

Ensure accurate cost allocation across products, departments, and projects.

Support budgeting and forecasting activities.

Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, and Finance to improve cost efficiency and optimise processes.