Cost Controller – Budget & Cost Optimization (Surabaya)

Meratus Group; Jawa Timur; On-site; IDR 120,000,000 - 180,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Meratus Group, a leading Indonesian maritime and logistics operator, invites a Cost Controller to join its finance team in Surabaya. You will monitor expenditures, support budgeting, and ensure IFRS 16 compliance across business units.

The role collaborates with Commercial, Operations, and Finance to deliver accurate cost reporting, variance analysis, and cost optimization initiatives in a dynamic, growth‑minded environment. Strong Excel and ERP skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in Cost Control or financial analysis.
• Strong budgeting, financial reporting, accruals and variance analysis skills.
• Familiarity with IFRS 16 is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control business expenditures against approved budgets.
• Develop and maintain cost tracking tools, dashboards, and reports.
• Prepare periodic cost reports, forecasts, and analyses for planning.
• Analyze cost variances and recommend optimization initiatives.
• Review invoices, commitments, and progress claims against budgets.
• Assist in budget preparation and cost estimation across units.
• Ensure cost recognition and compliance with policies and IFRS 16 where relevant.
• Support audits with cost reports and documentation.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Operations, Technical, and Finance teams.

Skills

Cost control

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP/Financial reporting tools

Job description

Meratus Group, a leading Indonesian maritime and logistics operator, invites a Cost Controller to join its finance team in Surabaya. You will monitor expenditures, support budgeting, and ensure IFRS 16 compliance across business units.

The role collaborates with Commercial, Operations, and Finance to deliver accurate cost reporting, variance analysis, and cost optimization initiatives in a dynamic, growth‑minded environment. Strong Excel and ERP skills are essential.