Cost Accountant

II-VI SINGAPORE PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore is seeking a professional for finance duties focused on costing and budgeting within the manufacturing sector. The ideal candidate should hold a degree in accounting, possess at least 3 years of experience in in-house finance with a strong background in costing functions, and be familiar with Oracle systems. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate budget reporting, conducting internal audits, and identifying efficiency improvements. The company offers a dynamic working environment and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years working experience in in-house finance, especially costing function for manufacturing industry.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, resourceful and creative.
• Candidates with more relevant experience will be considered for Senior role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily cost roll-up activities are completed within deadlines.
• Prepare and update budget and forecast reports on a timely basis.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost analysis

Financial reporting

Communication

Education

Degree in Accounting

CPA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Oracle

Job description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensure daily cost roll-up activities are completed within deadlines and maintain an up-to-date material master list according to schedule & timeline as setup
2. Ensure all budget and forecast reports and ensure schedules are prepared and updated on a timely basis, and streamline data templates for improved integration
3. Review and provide assistance on other costing-related matters as needed.
4. Conduct internal sampling tests, surprise counts, and year-end physical counts for inventories and fixed assets.
5. Support external and internal audits with costing-related documentation as well as on financial matters
6. Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements in company
7. Updates on monthly management reports with standard vs actual cost variance analysis and cost monitoring advice
8. Prepare on yearly budget up to 5 years plan and assist on year-end inventory stock take arrangement
9. Internal control on costing to ensure purchase/procedure transaction by planner/buyer are aligned with policy
10. Ad-hoc project/assignment that may be assign from time to time when necessary

Education & Experience

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Accounting, Member status of CPA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years working experience in inhouse finance especially costing function for manufacturing industry
• Familiarity with Oracle is an advantage.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, resourceful and creative.
• Candidates with more relevant experience will be considered for Senior role

Work On Site Address:

II-VI Singapore Pte Ltd (entity of Coherent Corp.)

Block 5012,#04-07, TechPlace II, Ang Mo Kio Avenue 5, Singapore 569876

Coherent Website: https://www.coherent.com