Senior Cost Accountant

II-VI SINGAPORE PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore is seeking a finance professional focused on costing functions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting and budget preparation, conducting audits, and identifying cost efficiencies. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years' experience in finance are required. Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with Oracle is a plus. This role may require extended working hours when needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years working experience in finance with emphasis on costing functions.
• Ability to prepare and maintain management reports on budget and cost analysis.
• Knowledge of internal controls on costing and purchase procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely completion of daily cost roll-up activities.
• Conduct internal sampling tests and physical counts for inventories.
• Support audits with costing-related documentation.

Skills

Costing analysis

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent

Professional accountancy qualification ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Windows software applications

Oracle

Job description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• 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
• Ensure all budget and forecast reports and ensure schedules are prepared and updated on a timely basis, and streamline data templates for improved integration
• Review and provide assistance on other costing-related matters as needed.
• Conduct internal sampling tests, surprise counts, and year-end physical counts for inventories and fixed assets.
• Support external and internal audits with costing-related documentation as well as on financial matters
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements in company
• Updates on monthly management reports with standard vs actual cost variance analysis and cost monitoring advice
• Prepare on yearly budget up to 5 years plan and assist on year-end inventory stock take arrangement
• Internal control on costing to ensure purchase/procedure transaction by planner/buyer are aligned with policy
• Ad-hoc project/assignment that may be assign from time to time when necessary

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Accounting or its equivalent Degree,
• Professional accountancy qualification ACCA or equivalent

Skills

• Minimum 3 years working experience in finance especially costing function
• Proficient in using Windows software applications such as Excel, Word, Powerpoint.
• Familiarity with Oracle is an advantage.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels
• Willing to extend working hours as and when required