Cost Accountant Jr. Analyst

BYD MÉXICO; México; On-site; MXN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BYD MÉXICO is seeking a Cost Accountant Jr. Analyst to support financial analysis, cost control, budgeting, and accounting processes. This role will contribute to accurate financial reporting and provide insights to support business and operational decision-making.

In this position you will track KPIs, assist with month-end close, and prepare monthly cost reports. Strong Excel skills and ERP/SAP experience are preferred, with 2–3 years of relevant work history and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, cost accounting, or related areas.
• Knowledge of cost accounting, budgeting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Intermediate/Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems/SAP and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support cost accounting and financial analysis activities.
• Monitor and analyze financial and operational KPIs.
• Track revenues, expenses, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Support month-end closing, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly financial and cost reports for management.
• Support budget preparation, monitoring, and variance analysis.
• Identify cost deviations, trends, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and support general ledger activities.
• Prepare analysis and recommendations to improve cost control and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Finance and other business areas to ensure accurate and timely financial information.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Excel

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Month-end closing

English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are looking for a Cost Accountant Jr. Analyst to support financial analysis, cost control, budgeting, and accounting processes. This role will contribute to accurate financial reporting and provide insights to support business and operational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Support cost accounting and financial analysis activities.
• Monitor and analyze financial and operational KPIs.
• Track revenues, expenses, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Support month-end closing, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly financial and cost reports for management.
• Support budget preparation, monitoring, and variance analysis.
• Identify cost deviations, trends, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and support general ledger activities.
• Prepare analysis and recommendations to improve cost control and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Finance and other business areas to ensure accurate and timely financial information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 2-3 maximum years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, cost accounting, or related areas.
• Knowledge of cost accounting, budgeting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Intermediate/Advanced Excel skills.
• Analytical mindset and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze financial data and identify variances and trends.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• English proficiency is a must.
• Experience with ERP systems/SAP

"At BYD Mexico, we promote equal employment opportunities and respect for diversity. All our job openings are available to talented individuals, regardless of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other condition. Our hiring decisions are based on each person’s merits, competencies, and values, in strict compliance with Mexican legislation.

Furthermore, the organization does not request or require pregnancy tests or Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) medical certificates as part of the hiring process, in accordance with applicable laws and non-discrimination principles.”