Semiconductor Costing Accountant

Silith Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Silith Technology in Singapore seeks a detail-oriented Accountant with strong costing experience to manage cost accounting activities, monitor manufacturing costs, and support cost control initiatives.

The role focuses on cost analysis, product costing, and financial reporting to improve cost efficiency and support business decision-making within the semiconductor/electronics manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as ACCA or CPA is an added advantage.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in accounting and cost analysis, with hands-on experience managing a full set of accounts.
• Experience in the semiconductor or electronics manufacturing industry is a must.
• Strong knowledge of product costing, manufacturing cost analysis, inventory valuation, and cost variance analysis.
• Familiarity with standard costing, actual costing, and manufacturing cost structures.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and numerical skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, particularly Finance, Production, and Operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full set of accounts, including AP, AR, and GL.
• Perform product costing, cost allocation, and analysis of manufacturing costs, including materials, labour, and overheads.
• Monitor and analyse production costs, cost variances, and manufacturing expenses to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare and maintain standard costing, actual costing, and cost variance reports.
• Support month-end and year-end closing, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and cost-related adjustments.
• Analyse inventory valuation, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods costs to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost planning, including monitoring actual costs against budget.
• Prepare cost reports and provide insights on product profitability, cost trends, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain fixed asset records and calculate depreciation for cost reporting purposes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Prepare GST filings and liaise with external auditors, tax agents, and relevant authorities as required.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis, costing projects, and management reporting.

Skills

Accounting

Cost analysis

Product costing

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Silith Technology in Singapore seeks a detail-oriented Accountant with strong costing experience to manage cost accounting activities, monitor manufacturing costs, and support cost control initiatives.

The role focuses on cost analysis, product costing, and financial reporting to improve cost efficiency and support business decision-making within the semiconductor/electronics manufacturing environment.