Assistant Manager (Accounting/Costing)

5G-Starlink Pte.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage group in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Manager (Accounting/Costing) to oversee all aspects of cost accounting. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Accounting or Finance, plus 3-5 years of relevant experience in financial management, particularly in the FMCG sector. Responsibilities include analyzing cost variances, managing monthly close processes, and ensuring accurate cost allocation. This role demands strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in financial & management accounting in FMCG.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory position.
• Capable of working under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze variance of actual cost vs budgeted cost.
• Ensure accurate accounting of monthly production costs.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation of sub-ledger to G/L.

Skills

Proficient in MS Office

Strong analytical skills

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Detail oriented

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance or CPA or ACCA/CIMA/CA

Tools

Oracle

Job description

About the job Assistant Manager (Accounting/Costing)

Job Description

About Our Client

OurClient is a leading food and beverage group in Singapore and the AsiaPacific. The company manufactures and markets a wide range of beveragesunder the reputed brand name and also owns and operates restaurantchains, serving varied culinary delights.

Job Role Summary:

Thisposition is responsible for all aspects of cost accounting, drivingexcellence in business partnering with SCM, Production, Sales, andInventory control teams.

• To analyse the variance of actual cost vs budgeted cost.
• To ensure the monthly production costs are accurately accounted, and the production batch closed.
• Toreview monthly overhead cost allocation basis and run the costallocation program in EBS to ensure cost is correctly allocated.
• Prepare Journals on costing and inventory related at month end.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of sub-ledger to G/L in both quantity and values.
• Assist finance team in closing and reporting activities during month/quarter/year-end.
• Calculateand prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly reports on actual, budgetedand forecasted cost, production volume, and production overhead (COS).
• Prepare cost reports by raw material, packaging material and finished product for the SCM department.
• Proactive analysis of variances and communication of issues and opportunities to internal stakeholders.
• Leadthe annual physical stock take and cycle counts, including preparation,cut-offs, audit of counts and reconciliation, and resolve anydiscrepancy with SCM.
• Review new product costing sheets preparedby the RND Team for accuracy and calculation of transfer pricing andprofitability, to be submitted to the Marketing Team
• Computation of cost statement for export sales.
• Assist with the coordination and deliverables for quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Item code master maintenance in the EBS includes creating new item codes.
• Prepare yearly budget for COGS.
• Manage/Reviewthe intercompany transfer pricing within the PK group from time totime, including the internal price list maintenance.
• Prepare & maintain an updated detailed process flow chart/narration for the OPM cost process.
• Regularlyreview the efficiency & effectiveness of the cost accountingprocess and make recommendations to HOD for improvement.

Other Finance Functions:

• Manage and oversee the team to ensure smooth Accounting/Finance Operations.
• Drive process and system improvement
• Attend projects related to costing and other ad hoc duties assigned by superior/management
• Administrating the SharePoint of the Finance Department.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or CPA or ACCA/CIMA/CA graduate
• Min3-5 years of relevant experience in financial & managementaccounting particularly in an FMCG industry with at least 2 years in asupervisory position. Capable of working under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Fast learner, self-starter and able to work independently.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially with spreadsheets.
• Solid costing background Oracle knowledge will be an added advantage.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.