Senior Cost Accountant

Job Description

Job Purpose

Ensure accurate product costing, effective cost control, and reliable financial analysis across manufacturing

operations to support management decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze actual vs. standard production costs.

Analyze and explain cost variances (price, quantity, production).

Support month-end closing and cost allocation activities.

Review distribution and assessment cycles.

Monitor activity rates (labor, machine, maintenance, overheads).

Review production orders and cost absorption.

Ensure accuracy of cost-related master data (BOMs, routings, cost centers).

Prepare clear cost reports and dashboards.

Support budgeting and cost optimization initiatives.

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.

Strong manufacturing cost accounting knowledge.

Advanced Excel skills.

Strong analytical and communication skills.

SAP experience is a plus (SAP HANA, CO, Material Ledger).

Experience

57 years of experience in Costing or Controlling within manufacturing companies.

Multi-factory experience is an advantage.