Job Description

Inventory Costing

• Coordinate with warehouse and production personnel to ensure accurate inventory tracking.
• Manage inventory records and maintain accuracy of stock levels.
• Collect and analyze data related to operational costs and manufacturing performance.
• Maintain and update inventory control systems to ensure real-time accuracy.
• Set standard costs for new materials and manufactured goods.

Month-End Reporting

• Review monthly inventory reconciliation and analysis.
• Perform monthly gross cost (GC) forecasting and compare actual results against forecasts.
• Conduct GL-wise and cost center analysis, evaluating variances against budget.
• Work closely with the accounting team to support the month-end closing process.
• Perform purchase and sales order reconciliation, ensuring proper tracking of pending orders.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in preparing annual budgets and business plans.
• Monitor and control direct and overhead costs to align with budget goals.
• Identify and recommend efficiency improvements to reduce processing costs.

Year-End Audit

• Collaborate with the accounting team to prepare required reports and schedules for external auditors.
• Support tax filings and ensure timely completion of annual financial statement audits.

Team Leadership & Resource Management

• Assign tasks and responsibilities to subordinates, ensuring smooth department operations.
• Coach and develop team members, fostering professional growth and succession readiness.
• Plan and allocate departmental resources effectively to meet workload variations.
• Evaluate team performance and implement improvement initiatives.

Job Requirement

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• ACCA or CIMA certification (or currently pursuing) is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting.
• Strong understanding of production processes and inventory costing.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to lead and manage a team of at least 2 people.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on risk prevention.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities for cross-functional collaboration.
• Detail-oriented, responsible, and capable of working under pressure.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools.
• English communication proficiency (written and spoken).