Cost Accountant (6-month contract) - GH - #1126736

Cost Accountant (6-month contract) - GH

Our client is looking for a meticulous and analytical Cost Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in analyzing cost data, monitoring inventory valuations, and producing accurate financial reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and report on manufacturing costs, including labor, materials, and overhead.

• Develop and maintain cost accounting systems, such as standard costing and job order costing.

• Investigate and explain variances between actual and standard costs.

• Maintain and reconcile perpetual inventory records with physical counts.

• Analyze inventory valuations, including identifying obsolescence and slow-moving stock.

• Collaborate with production and operations teams to optimize inventory levels.

• Assist in preparing annual budgets and forecasts.

• Provide financial data and analysis to support strategic decision-making.

• Prepare and present reports on cost of goods sold (COGS), profitability, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational efficiency.

• Work cross-functionally to ensure accurate and timely data collection.

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or CMA certification is a plus.

• Proven experience as a Cost Accountant or in a similar role.

• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) is highly desirable.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables and VLOOKUP).

Office Location: East, Singapore

Interested candidates kindly forward your CV to [email protected] (Gwen Hu, Reg No: R22109984). You may email this great opportunity to someone who would be a great fit for this role.

All information will be kept strictly confidential. We regret to inform that only successful applicants will be contacted.

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