Unison Group

Cost Accountant

Unison Group  •  Johor Bahru, MY (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description


Purpose:

Responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and controlling production costs to ensure accurate product costing and

improve operational efficiency.

Responsibility

Cost Accounting:

· Prepare and maintain accurate product costing.

· Monitor manufacturing costs, including raw materials, consumables, labour, and overhead expenses.

· Analyse production costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements.

· Perform cost allocation and ensure accurate recording of production costs.

· Conduct cost variance analysis and investigate significant deviations from budget or standard costs.

Inventory Management

· Monitor inventory valuation and ensure accurate inventory costing.

· Reconcile raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), finished goods, and scrap inventory.

· Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual stock counts.

· Investigate inventory discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.

Financial Reporting

· Prepare monthly cost reports, manufacturing performance reports, and management reports.

· Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to inventory and cost accounting.

· Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and financial reporting standards.

Budgeting & Analysis

· Assist in preparing annual budgets and production cost forecasts.

· Analyse manufacturing expenses and monitor departmental budgets.

· Provide financial analysis to support management decision-making.

· Evaluate the financial impact of process improvements, capital investments, and operational changes.

Internal Control & Compliance

· Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and company policies.

· Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and analysis.

· Review costing procedures and recommend improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

· Work closely with Production, Procurement, Warehouse, Engineering, and Sales departments to ensure accurate costing information.

· Assist in pricing analysis by providing accurate cost data.

· Support ERP system enhancements related to costing and inventory management.

Requirements

- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Cost Accounting, or a related discipline.

- Professional accounting qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, ICAEW, or equivalent) are an advantage.

- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing industry for cost accounting, manufacturing accounting, or finance.

- Experience in the steel, metal, heavy manufacturing, or industrial sector is highly preferred.

Working hours:

Mon to Fri, 8am to 5:30pm
Unison Group

About Unison Group

Unison Consulting was launched in Singapore on September 2012, the hub of the financial industry, with innovative visions in the technocratic arena. We are a boutique next-generation Technology Company with strong business-interests in Liquidity risk, Market Risk, Credit Risk and Regulatory Compliance.

Unison provides technology consulting and services to implement Risk Management and Risk Analytics System for Financial Institutions. Our services suite comprises of Techno-Functional consulting, systems integration, Business Intelligence, information management, and custom development of IT solutions, plus project management expertise for financial institutions.

We have expertise in latest cutting edge technology to achieve better total cost of ownership. Through our qualified professionals, we assist you drive your unique risk management strategies, whether that means efficient monitoring, improving risk appetite of the financial institutions, complying with regulations, or capturing growth opportunities through innovation, this is what maximizes your decision taking potential. At Unison Consulting, we view clients as partners, and our success is only measured by the success of our partners. So we put it all on the table in order to exceed expectations.

Our staff consists of young, energetic and innovative consultants who are never afraid to challenge the conventions and push the boundaries in an effort to help our clients. For every project, no matter how large or how small, we strive to not only meet your needs, but deliver a showcase in your field.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Unknown
Year Founded
2012
Website
com.sg
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