Analyst, Cost Accounting

SC Johnson; Makati; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health care benefits

Fitness center and more

Family-oriented program

Personalized career development plan

Independence and Autonomy

Job summary

SC Johnson Philippines is seeking a Cost Accountant to manage day-to-day cost accounting for clusters, forecast costs, and analyze variances to support the annual budget.

Reporting to the APAC Product Supply Finance team, this role emphasizes accuracy, cost control, and cross-functional collaboration in a global, family-oriented company.

Qualifications

• Graduate of any business course (preferably BS Accountancy or Management Accounting).
• 1-2 years’ work experience in the same function.
• Work experience in manufacturing or consumer goods company or audit or accounting firms or Product Supply Finance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee standard cost policy & processes.
• Perform cost run for new SKU codes and re-roll of standards with 100% accuracy; maintain costing data in SAP.
• Maintain inter-co data in SAP and resolve price discrepancies related to inter-co invoices.
• Support 3rd party manufacturers cost cards maintenance and price variances reconciliation.
• Provide timely month-end closing and COGS & DP reconciliation analysis.
• Assist in annual Budget and monthly S&OP cost forecasting with detailed components.
• Review monthly actual Cost of Sales variances with business partners.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and analyze cost impact.
• Define regional procedures for cost accounting activities and drive process improvements.
• Perform SOAR controls and ensure cost internal controls and audits documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Shared Services experience

Education

BS Accountancy/Management Accounting

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

SC Johnson has been leading with purpose for 140 years, building high-quality products and iconic brands found in homes, schools and businesses in virtually every country worldwide – including OFF!®, Raid®, Glade®, Windex®, Scrubbing Bubbles®, Ziploc®, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day®, method®, Autan®, Baygon®, Mr Muscle®, Duck®, Lysoform® and more.

The 13,000 people of our global, fifth-generation family company are committed to making the world a better place today and for future generations.

Summary:

Responsible for all day-to-day activities of the cost accounting function for a set of Clusters and Categories. Support delivered cost forecast, perform variance analysis between actual & standard costs and conduct financial analysis to assist management in decision making and help deliver the annual budget. This position works under the leadership of the Costing Team Lead and reports to the Asia Pacific Product Supply (APAC PS) Finance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute the Standard cost policy & processes
• Perform cost run for new SKU codes and re-roll of standards with 100% accuracy, perform costing data maintenance in SAP
• Maintain inter-co data in SAP including delivery cost and mark up and resolve price discrepancies related to inter-co invoices
• Support 3rd party manufacturers cost cards maintenance, price variances reconciliation and non-inventory PO’s settlements
• Perform timely and accurate month-end closing and provide complete COGS $& DP reconciliation analysis through month-end reporting
• Annual Budget and monthly S&OP Forecast of cost of sales comprehensively broken into detailed components with 100% accuracy
• Participate to the review of monthly actual Cost of Sales variances, Budget and S&OP Forecast with business partners such as Cluster Finance Director and Business Liaison Director
• Provide financial support in cost saving projects validation & volume update and any other types of cost analysis, help identifying opportunities and determine cost impact
• Define & document regional procedures for all cost accounting activities and drive process excellence initiatives, focus improvement and Kikai initiatives
• Perform SOAR controls and ensure full compliance to cost internal controls by timely resolution of control gaps and prepare and provide documentation to internal and external audits

Required Skills / Experience / Competencies:

• Graduate of any business course (preferably BS Accountancy or Management Accounting)
• At least 1-2 years’ work experience in the same function
• Work experience in manufacturing or consumer goods company or audit or accounting firms or Product Supply Finance

Preferred Skills / Experience / Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to reconcile accounts and transactions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to effectively present financial
• information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Shared Services environment is a plus
• Experience in SAP is a plus factor
• Proficient in MS Excel, including the ability to use advanced functions and macros.

Job Requirements:

• Full-time, permanent employment
• Onsite work setup (M-F); remote work once a week is available after 3 months
• Work Hours: 8:00AM or 9:00AM to 5:00PM or 6:00PM (Mondays thru Fridays)
• Overtime might be required depending on the critical deliverables
• This role is not eligible for relocation

What’s in it for you:

You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, develop your skills, and work in an inclusive, family-like environment. At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive, and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

You can also enjoy various benefits that include:

• Competitive pay
• Health care benefits, fitness center and more
• A family-oriented program
• Personalized career development plan
• Independence and Autonomy

ABOUT SC JOHNSON

With operations in more than 70 countries and 13,000 employees, SC Johnson is a fifth-generation family company that makes household cleaning and professional products, and products for home. Our supportive and inclusive company culture encourages personal and professional growth. And makes you feel valued from day one.

Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.