KC13332399 - Cost Accountant

ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Singapore is seeking a Cost Accountant to support global cost and inventory accounting. The candidate will analyze production cost variances, process accounts payable invoices, and assist with month-end closings. Applicants should have a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, along with manufacturing costing experience and ERP knowledge. Good communication skills and a positive attitude are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in manufacturing costing and general accounting.
• Knowledge of ERP systems is advantageous.
• Self-motivated team player with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Processing accounts payable invoices with correct GL coding.
• Assisting in month-end closings through journal entries and accruals.
• Maintaining balance sheet schedules and supporting quarterly GST submissions.

Skills

Manufacturing costing

General accounting

Communication skills

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel (Pivot Table, Lookup functions)

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

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 on ERP systems, Epicor, JDE, Microsoft Excel (Pivot Table, Lookup functions) will be advantageous. You should have good communication skills, a positive attitude, self‑motivator 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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