Cost Accountant

Foodchoice Corp.; Muntinlupa; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 446,400; Full time

Job summary

A reputable food company based in Muntinlupa is seeking a skilled accounting professional to manage cost information and maintain an expenses database. The role involves constructing data accumulation systems, preparing budgeting reports, and analyzing profit margins. Candidates should hold a BS degree in Accounting or Finance, and possess strong analytical skills, MS Excel knowledge, and time management abilities. Integrity and attention to detail are also essential for maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures.
• Computer literacy, particularly in MS Excel including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills.
• Integrity, with the ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Collect cost information and maintain an expenses database.
• Construct data accumulation systems.
• Determine fixed costs, e.g., salaries, rent, and insurance.
• Plan and record variable costs, e.g., purchases of raw materials.
• Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies.
• Prepare budgeting reports for the company and departments.
• Analyze and report profit margins.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual cost forecasts.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing.
• Identify and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Coordinate with the Accounting Officer and Accounting Associate.
• Conduct inventory.

Skills

Accounting procedures

MS Excel

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant study

Job description

Responsibilities

• Collect cost information and maintain an expenses database
• Construct data accumulation systems
• Determine fixed costs (e.g. salaries, rent and insurance)
• Plan and record variable costs (e.g. purchases of raw material and operations costs)
• Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies
• Prepare budgeting reports (for the company and for each department)
• Analyze and report profit margins
• Prepare (monthly, quarterly and annual) cost forecasts
• Assisting in month-end and year-end closing
• Identify and recommend cost-effective solutions
• Coordinate with Accounting Officer and Accounting Associate
• Conduct inventory

REQUIREMENTS

• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures
• Computer literacy, MS Excel in particular (familiarity with VLOOKUPs and pivot tables)
• Excellent analytical skills with an attention to detail
• Strong time management skills
• Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information
• BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant study