Cost Controller

PT.BUANA MARITIM SEJAHTERA; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable company in the maritime sector located in Indonesia is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Controller. This role focuses on ensuring operational expenditures align with approved budgets and company policies. Key responsibilities include reviewing expense requests, preparing weekly financial reports, and coordinating with departments to optimize budget utilization. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and have 2–4 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Excel and a strong understanding of financial statements are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in Cost Control, Finance, Accounting, or Budgeting.
• Strong understanding of cost analysis and financial reporting.
• Detail-oriented and possess strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve operational expense requests.
• Monitor operational cost realization and identify variances.
• Prepare weekly reports summarizing operational expenses.

Skills

Cost analysis

Budgeting processes

Financial reporting

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and analytical Cost Controller with strong integrity to ensure all operational expenditures are aligned with the approved budget and company policies. This role plays a key part in maintaining cost efficiency and supporting management decision‑making through accurate financial analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve operational expense requests within the assigned authority limit.
• Provide system approval prior to payment processing by the Finance team.
• Verify the completeness and validity of supporting documents (invoices, POs, contracts, etc.).
• Ensure all expenses comply with company SOPs, internal policies, and approved budgets.
• Monitor operational cost realization (budget vs. actual) and identify variances.
• Reject or request clarification for expenses that are inconsistent with policies or deemed unreasonable.
• Prevent unnecessary spending through effective cost analysis and internal controls.
• Prepare weekly reports summarizing operational expenses for management review.
• Provide recommendations for cost efficiency and improvement of cost control processes.
• Coordinate with related departments to ensure optimal budget utilization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in Cost Control, Finance, Accounting, or Budgeting.
• Strong understanding of budgeting processes, cost analysis, and financial reporting.
• Experienced in conducting budget vs. actual analysis.
• Able to read and understand basic financial statements (Profit & Loss, Cash Flow).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic formulas).
• Detail‑oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Firm, communicative, and possessing high integrity.
• Experience in the shipping/maritime industry is an advantage.