Cost Accountant

Citizen Machinery Philippines, Inc.; Batangas City; On-site; PHP 334,800 - 502,200; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Batangas City is seeking a Cost Accountant to oversee fixed assets and analyze product costs. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or a related field and 1–3 years of experience with cost or manufacturing accounting. Responsibilities include monitoring inventory, preparing monthly reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office applications is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Accounting Technology, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in cost accounting or manufacturing accounting.
• A background in SAP is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the fixed assets and their inventory.
• Compute and analyze product costs, including materials, labor, and overhead.
• Maintain and update standard costs and cost sheets.
• Monitor cost variances and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare the report for the Monthly Depreciation of Fixed Assets.
• Check the freight cost allocation and record the landed cost.

Skills

Cost accounting

Analytical skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

SAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or related field

Job description

Job Description

Monitor the fixed assets and their inventory.

• Compute and analyze product costs, including materials, labor, and overhead.
• Maintain and update standard costs and cost sheets.
• Monitor cost variances and investigate discrepancies.
• In charge of Property Code tagging and recording.
• Prepare the report for the Monthly Depreciation of Fixed Assets.
• File and process the asset disposal directly to the BIR Office.
• Check the freight cost allocation and record the landed cost.
• Assist during semi-annual and year-end physical inventory count.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Assist in audits and internal cost reviews.
• Recommend improvements to costing methods and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Accounting Technology, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in cost accounting or manufacturing accounting.
• A background in SAP is required for this position.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.