Cost Accountant

Robert Half International Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Cost Accountant in Singapore. This role involves supporting global cost and inventory accounting, analyzing cost variances, and managing job closures. The ideal candidate should have a Diploma or Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, experience in manufacturing costing, and knowledge of ERP systems like Epicor or JDE. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team are essential. Apply now to join an established organization!

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in manufacturing costing and general accounting.
• Knowledge of ERP systems is advantageous.
• Good communication skills and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Support global cost and inventory accounting functions.
• Analyze production cost variances and reconcile inventory.
• Assist in month-end closings through journal entries.

Skills

Accounting

Cost analysis

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel (Pivot Table, Lookup functions)

Communication skills

Education

Diploma/Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Epicor

JDE

Job description

The Company

Our client in the manufacturing industry is looking to hire a Cost Accountant.

The Role

The role involves supporting global cost and inventory accounting functions, ensuring accurate cost capture through timely job closures and work order management. It includes analyzing production cost variances, reconciling inventory, and investigating discrepancies during cycle counts in collaboration with operations teams. The position also supports alignment of costing processes between Singapore and Batam, performs cost roll‑ups for new materials and components, and maintains standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead in ERP systems.

Responsibilities include processing accounts payable invoices with correct GL coding, assisting in month‑end closings through journal entries and accruals, and maintaining selected balance sheet schedules. The role supports quarterly GST submissions in compliance with Singapore tax regulations and contributes to annual external audit preparations. It also involves validating accounting data for periodic reporting and performing various ad‑hoc finance and administrative tasks as needed.

Your Profile

To be successful in this role, you should have a Diploma/Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, relevant experience in manufacturing costing and general accounting. Knowledge of ERP systems, Epicor, JDE, Microsoft Excel (Pivot Table, Lookup functions) will be advantageous. You should have good communication skills, a positive attitude, self‑motivation and a team player.

Apply Today

Please send your resume, in WORD format only and quote reference number KC13332399, by clicking the apply button. Please note that only short‑listed candidates will be contacted.

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