Cost Accountant – Food Manufacturing

Island Pacific Global Inc; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 480,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Pacific Global Inc. invites applications for a dedicated Cost Accountant to support our meat processing facility and central kitchen operations.

You will maintain cost records, analyze variances, and ensure accurate inventory valuation and financial reporting. The role focuses on cost analysis across raw materials, labor, packaging, and overhead, with responsibilities including budgeting support, COGS reporting, and continuous improvement of cost controls in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of cost accounting in food manufacturing
• Experience in meat processing or protein operations preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA a plus but not required
• Strong knowledge of COGS, standard costing, variance analysis

Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze cost records for materials, labor, overhead
• Prepare standard cost reports, variance analyses, and COGS reporting
• Analyze production yields, material usage, waste, and shrinkage for cost efficiency
• Monitor and reconcile inventory movements across systems
• Support budgeting and forecasting for manufacturing costs
• Perform profitability and margin analysis by product/category
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing and cost-related journal entries
• Support cost-control improvements and reporting accuracy

Skills

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

Inventory accounting

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Acumatica

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Island Pacific Global Inc., a proud subsidiary of Island Pacific Supermarket, is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join our growing team.

As part of Island Pacific Supermarket, a company recognized as a Great Place to Work® for three consecutive years, we take pride in fostering a collaborative, supportive, and rewarding work environment.

Island Pacific Global Inc. provides administrative and operational support to Island Pacific Supermarket, serving 22 retail supermarket locations across the United States. We are seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to support our meat processing facility and central kitchen operations by ensuring accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and financial reporting that drive operational efficiency and profitability.

Position Summary

The Cost Accountant will play a key role in analyzing, controlling, and reporting manufacturing costs for fresh meat processing, cutting and packing, and central kitchen operations. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate product costs, monitoring inventory movements, analyzing production variances and yields, and providing financial insights that support informed business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and analyze cost accounting records for raw materials, direct labor, packaging, and manufacturing overhead.

Prepare and review standard cost reports, variance analyses, production costing reports, and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) reporting.

Analyze production yields, material usage, waste, and shrinkage to identify opportunities for improved cost efficiency.

Monitor and reconcile inventory movements across production, warehouse, and accounting systems.

Support budgeting and forecasting activities related to manufacturing and operational costs.

Perform profitability and margin analysis by product, category, and business segment.

Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring accurate inventory valuation and cost-related journal entries.

Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory controls, cost tracking, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Perform other finance and accounting duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

CPA designation is an advantage but not required.

Experience & Skills

3–5 years of cost accounting experience in food manufacturing is required; experience in meat processing, fresh meat cutting and packing, or similar protein processing operations is highly preferred.

Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, standard costing, inventory accounting, variance analysis, production costing, and COGS.

Experience analyzing production yields, inventory movements, and manufacturing costs.

Experience with ERP systems is preferred; Acumatica experience is a strong advantage.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Cost Accountant who enjoys working in a manufacturing environment and understands the financial drivers behind food production. The ideal candidate has experience supporting food manufacturing operations, with a strong preference for meat processing, and can deliver accurate costing, insightful analysis, and reliable reporting that help improve operational performance and profitability.