Cost Analyst

PT Mitra Bali Sukses (Mie Gacoan); Tangerang; On-site; IDR 66,960,000 - 100,440,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Mitra Bali Sukses (Mie Gacoan) seeks a Cost Analyst to manage budget data, process costs, monitor variances, and support planning.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics, at least 2 years of cost-focused experience, and strong skills in data analysis and ERP software. Based in Tangerang, Indonesia, this on-site position emphasizes accuracy and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree (S1) in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of proven experience as a Cost Analyst, Cost Specialist, or in a similar financial role.
• Solid understanding of accounting processes, financial analysis, and accounting/ERP software.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis, operations, and cost management.
• Exceptional analytical thinking and business analysis skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in handling financial data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect budget requirements and actual spend data from supporting functions according to established schedules.
• Process actual expenditure data for supporting functions in accordance with standard formats and guidelines.
• Prepare regular budget vs. actual cost comparisons and variance data to support budget monitoring and financial reporting.
• Identify, gather, and present supporting data to explain discrepancies between budgeted and actual costs.
• Oversee business processes across departments, assist in managing costs, and provide recommendations to support future business planning.

Skills

Budgeting & cost control

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Job Requirements

Budget & Cost Data Management: Collect budget requirements and actual spend data from supporting functions according to established schedules.

Cost Data Processing: Process actual expenditure data for supporting functions in accordance with standard formats and guidelines.

Budget Monitoring & Reporting: Prepare regular budget vs. actual cost comparisons and variance data to support budget monitoring and financial reporting.

Cost Variance Analysis: Identify, gather, and present supporting data to explain discrepancies between budgeted and actual costs.

Process Optimization: Oversee business processes across departments, assist in managing costs, and provide recommendations to support future business planning.

Education: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree (S1) in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

Experience: Minimum 2 years of proven experience as a Cost Analyst, Cost Specialist, or in a similar financial role.

Technical Skills:

Solid understanding of accounting processes, financial analysis, and accounting/ERP software.

Strong proficiency in data analysis, operations, and cost management.

Exceptional analytical thinking and business analysis skills.

High attention to detail and accuracy in handling financial data.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.