Cost Accountant

Brenton International Venture Manufacturing Corporation; Pasig; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Brenton International Venture Manufacturing Corporation, located in Pasig, Metro Manila, seeks a Cost Accountant to monitor and analyze costs across LPG operations. The role focuses on accurate inventory costing, variance analysis, and timely cost reporting to support informed decisions.

You will coordinate with Accounting, Warehouse, Production, and Operations to reconcile data, assist in physical counts and valuation, and identify opportunities for cost control and operational efficiency while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Management Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• At least 1 year of relevant Cost Accounting/Inventory Accounting experience.
• Must have experience in a manufacturing or warehousing environment.
• Experience in LPG, petroleum, gas, chemical, or distribution industries is an advantage.
• Knowledgeable in inventory costing, reconciliation, and variance analysis.
• Proficient in MS Excel; ERP/accounting system experience is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze product, manufacturing, and operational costs.
• Prepare cost and variance analyses and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor, reconcile, and maintain accurate inventory and cost records.
• Assist in physical inventory counts and inventory valuation.
• Prepare cost, inventory, and management reports.
• Coordinate with Accounting, Warehouse, Production, and Operations teams on cost and inventory matters.
• Identify opportunities for cost control and operational efficiency.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory costing

Variance analysis

Excel

ERP experience

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP software

MS Excel

Job description

The Cost Accountant is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting costs related to our LPG operations. The position will play an important role in ensuring accurate inventory costing, identifying cost variances, and supporting effective cost control and operational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze product, manufacturing, and operational costs

• Prepare cost and variance analyses and investigate discrepancies

• Monitor, reconcile, and maintain accurate inventory and cost records

• Assist in physical inventory counts and inventory valuation

• Prepare cost, inventory, and management reports

• Coordinate with Accounting, Warehouse, Production, and Operations teams on cost and inventory matters

• Identify opportunities for cost control and operational efficiency

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Management Accounting, Finance, or related field

• With at least 1 year of relevant Cost Accounting/Inventory Accounting experience

• Must have experience in a manufacturing or warehousing environment

• Experience in LPG, petroleum, gas, chemical, or distribution industries is an advantage

• Knowledgeable in inventory costing, reconciliation, and variance analysis

• Proficient in MS Excel; ERP/accounting system experience is an advantage

• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills

• Detail-oriented and organized