Cost Controller

ASTI PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ASTI PTE. LTD. is seeking aCost Controller in Singapore to monitor and optimize operating costs across departments. You will analyze COGS, margins and variances, and provide actionable recommendations to improve profitability.

The role involves overseeing procurement-related cost drivers, maintaining internal controls, and supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning through detailed cost analyses. Collaboration with Operations, Procurement and Finance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control operational costs.
• Analyze COGS, gross profit margins, and cost variances, providing actionable recommendations to improve profitability.
• Monitor purchasing activities and supplier pricing to ensure compliance with procurement policies, budgets, and cost-control measures.
• Prepare and maintain accurate cost control reports, dashboards, reconciliations, and management summaries.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning through cost analysis and performance insights.
• Maintain strong internal controls over inventory, purchasing, receiving, and project management processes.
• Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, Project, and Finance teams to drive cost efficiency and operational improvements.
• Support internal and external audits and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance cost visibility, accountability, and profitability.
• Perform other ad hoc duties and projects assigned by management.

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

• Monitor and control operational costs.
• Analyze COGS, gross profit margins, and cost variances, providing actionable recommendations to improve profitability.
• Monitor purchasing activities and supplier pricing to ensure compliance with procurement policies, budgets, and cost-control measures.
• Prepare and maintain accurate cost control reports, dashboards, reconciliations, and management summaries.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning through cost analysis and performance insights.
• Maintain strong internal controls over inventory, purchasing, receiving, and project management processes.
• Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, Project, and Finance teams to drive cost efficiency and operational improvements.
• Support internal and external audits and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance cost visibility, accountability, and profitability.
• Perform other ad hoc duties and projects assigned by management.