The main purposes are to:
- Accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closing of the COGS account.
- Deliver effective support to the Financial Controller in validating the COGS accounts, monthly closing & providing the FP&A team analysis of the COGS result by plant and by SKU.
- Provide insightful monthly performance analysis to facilitate understanding and decision-making by the senior management.
- Maximize efficiency and identify opportunities to reduce Product costs through close collaboration with other functional teams both internally and externally.
This includes the following elements:
- Responsible for Month-end closing of Product COGS.
- Preparation of monthly financial analysis and business performance reporting.
- Monitor, analyze, and track budget vs. actual performance of the various lines of business and support centers with a view to expense management.
- Preparation of monthly cash purchase summary per various currencies vs hedge rate
- Liaise with other stakeholders for audit matters.
- Systems database maintenance
- SAP Master Data maintenance of Product cost and Intercompany Prices
- Ensure that the various reporting systems and source data are accurate and reconciled.
- Other ad-hoc accounting projects or duties as and when assigned.
Job Requirements:
- A recognized degree in Business/Accountancy/Finance
- At least 6 years of working experience in cost accounting and FP&A in MNCs.
- Highly self-motivated with a positive attitude
- Must be meticulous and have an analytical mind.
- Possess effective communication and people skills.
- Possess strong skills in MS Excel (Pivot tables, V-Lookups, Power Query, Power Automate).
- Experience with SAP, Power BI, and TM1
- Good organization skills.
- Responsible and highly adaptable.
- Team player.
