Assistant Cost Accountant

Key Responsibilities

Costing & Inventory:

• Support global cost and inventory accounting and reporting activities
• Manage work order status, ensure timely job closing and accurate cost capture
• Analyse production cost variance and assist in inventory reconciliation
• Collaborate with operations team during cycle counts and investigate inventory variances
• Support costing process alignment between Singapore and Batam operations
• Perform cost roll-ups for new materials and components
• Maintain and update standard cost (material, labour, overhead) in ERP systems

General Accounting:

• Process accounts payable invoices with accurate GL coding
• Assist in month-end closing activities including journal entries and accruals
• Maintain and update selected balance sheet schedules
• Support quarterly GST submissions and ensure compliance with Singapore tax regulations
• Assist in preparation of documents and schedules for annual external audit
• Provide effective support to the manager in validating the accounting for periodic reporting
• Perform other ad hoc finance and administrative tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent
• Relevant experience in manufacturing costing and general accounting
• Hands-on experience in ERP systems
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to meet deadlines
• Possess strong skill in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookup functions)
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude
• Good communication skills and a collaborative team player

Bonus Skills

• Experience working with cross-border operations
• Familiarity with Epicor and/or JDE
• Understanding of BOM, routing, and cost structures in a production environment