Cost Accountant

BIZLINK SPEEDY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business consultancy company in Singapore seeks an experienced Cost Accountant. The ideal candidate will analyze costing, manage financial reporting, and work with various departments on budgets and forecasts. Candidates should have a degree in Accountancy and at least 3 years of cost accounting experience, proficiency in SAP, and strong analytical skills. This role offers opportunities to improve business profitability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proficient in SAP and financial reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct costing analysis to improve profit margins.
• Analyze variances between actual, standard, and budgeted costs.
• Generate periodic reports on product costing and profitability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving ability

Team player

Education

Degree in Accountancy or relevant certification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Job description

• Conduct costing analysis and identify opportunities to improve profit margins across business units
• Analyze variances between actual, standard, and budgeted costs on a monthly basis
• Manage and monitor costing issues, providing accurate variance analysis and recommendations
• Generate periodic reports for management, presenting key insights on product costing, profitability, and cost drivers
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including group-level reporting packs
• Coordinate with relevant departments to prepare budgets and financial forecasts
• Maintain effective collaboration with business partners and finance teams to support reporting and information flow
• Undertake other ad hoc duties and projects as assigned

Job Requirement

• Degree in Accountancy or a relevant professional accounting certification
• At least 3 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably within a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in SAP is strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of cost accounting principles and manufacturing workflows
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Able to work independently while being an effective team player
• Demonstrates initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving ability