Cost Accountant

HRnetGroup Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR solutions provider in Singapore is seeking a costing specialist to manage manufacturing costing and standard setting. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills are essential. This role involves collaboration across various departments to ensure accurate costing and reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant costing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret financial data.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Involve in manufacturing costing and standard setting/revision.
• Execute standard costing activities and ensure products are costed appropriately.
• Participate in the preparation of annual operating plan and monthly forecasts.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP experience

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

• Involve in manufacturing costing and standard setting/revision
• Execute standard costing activities and ensure products are costed appropriately
• Participate in preparation of annual operating plan and monthly/quarterly forecasts
• Work closely with Production on volumes, inventory management & accounting in accordance with GAAP/IFRS
• Collaborate with R&D on new item/product costing
• Perform timely verification of production postings to ensure accurate reporting
• Analyse production order variances and investigate actual cost vs standard cost
• Review inventory reports for excess and obsolete inventory
• Prepare monthly operating reports, KPI dashboards and data analytics
• Partner with operations in process improvements and cost control projects
• Perform physical inventory counts, including cycle counts, and investigate discrepancies between books and physical
• Handle month-end closing and prepare journal entries relating to inventory, cost accruals, GIT, and inventory adjustments
• Run standard cost revaluations and maintain Bill of Materials and item master
• Support audits and external requests
• Perform any other ad hoc assignments/special projects as assigned

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent
• Minimum 8 years of relevant costing experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills
• Team player with ability to work under pressure
• ERP experience required; familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus

391A Orchard Road, Ngee Ann City
Tower A, Unit #23-03
Singapore 238873

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