Senior Cost Accountant

II-VI SINGAPORE PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Singapore seeks a finance professional responsible for cost analysis and budget management. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or an equivalent professional accountancy qualification. With a minimum of 3 years in finance, especially in costing functions, the role involves preparing reports, supporting audits, and identifying cost-saving opportunities. Ideal candidates possess strong Excel skills and effective communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years working experience in finance, especially costing function.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Accounting or its equivalent.
• Professional accountancy qualification ACCA or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cost roll-up activities are completed within deadlines.
• Maintain an up-to-date material master list.
• Support external and internal audits with documentation.

Skills

Cost analysis

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent

Professional accountancy qualification (ACCA or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

Oracle

Word

PowerPoint

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