Total 2 cost accountant job vacancies in Business Management / Project / Planning category in d18 tampines pasir ris

This is dynamic business partner role supporting the project leaders on project financials and performance. You will work closely with the project teams on project related matters and the GL team during month end close to ensure accurate recording of costs and revenue. You will take the lead on budget preparation for projects under your charge and assist with audit queries during the year end audit. The role has a high visibility to Management and opportunity to drive process improvements.

Responsibilities:

1. Undertake take role of Business Partner of an assigned business unit and work closely with the respective business units on their accounting and reporting requirements.

2. Review contracts, understand key terms and conditions, fee basis, billing milestones and billing mechanisms. Actively drive WIP, AR management, ensuring timely billings and collections as projects progress for projects assigned.

3. Ensure project account setup on accounting system is adequately structured for cost monitoring, billing and collection purposes.

4. Review on a monthly basis, project cost charges and investigate variances. Prepare accrual lists for accrual of project costs.

5. Prepare monthly project reports and engage project leaders on project progress, performance and KPI discussions. Represent projects at financial meetings and present analysis.

6. Support projects on preparation of budgets, rolling forecasts, cost projections and keeping costs up to date. Monitor risk and opportunities and quantify costs and revenue impact.

7. Strong understanding of project accounting, costs to complete projections, revenue recognition.

8. Participate in semi-annual budget exercise, work closely with project teams on budget preparation, and support project teams on presentation of project financials.

9. Assist with the monthly preparation of Division reports and identify areas for improvement, digitalization.

Requirement:

• Degree in Accountancy or ACCA with at least 5 years in project accounting or project finance related role in service related organization or construction industry.
• Meticulous, and able to manage multi stakeholders
• Good understanding of FRS 115
• Advanced EXCEL user with good financial modelling experience
• Prior working knowledge of ORACLE/Hyperion advantageous
• Keen interest in dashboards and RPA
• Strong presentation skills
• Candidates with stronger skills and experience may be considered for an Assistant Manager position.

The Turnaround (TA) Cost Controller is responsible for developing and establishing the TA cost control plan and act as point of contact to meet the KPIs of the TA in terms of contract management, Inventory management and cost optimization, in consideration of safety, resources and timing commitments.

This is a contract role, based in Jurong Island.

Accountabilities:

• Ensure leadership role to develop and establish Turnaround (TA) cost control department as a single point contact to meet KPI of the major TA.
• Ensure adequacy of work planning documentations prepared and timely tracked their generation/ preparation progress.
• Gatekeeper of late work request process. Ensure proper work acceptance & closure recorded for effective overall TA closure.
• To perform any other tasks assigned by Immediate Superior/ Management from time to time.

Objectives:

Contract: Able to understand procurement contracts, including pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and service level agreements, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.

Inventory Management: Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to forecast TA expenses, inclusive of every late requets

Cost Optimization: Analyze procurement processes, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement measures to improve efficiency and reduce expenses.

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

TA budget and Cost control:

• Preparing proposal of turnaround forecast including cost of individual task.
• Control purchase order opening and closing according to status of the project.
• Monitoring, updating, and analyzing turnaround cost, reporting on cost variances verus activities during actual shutdown period.
• Provide regular reports on turnaround cost status and cost deviations to TA Project manager and others as assigned by the PM.

SAP Utilization:

• Utilize SAP or other relevant procurement systems to manage procurement activities, track orders, monitor vendor performance, and generate reports.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, such as production, quality control, and finance teams, to ensure seamless procurement processes and support overall business objectives.
• Strictly follow procedures to ensure reliable, efficient and transparent cost management.
• Ensure excellent communication internally and externally to suppliers, contractors, HSE team, Technical team, the production team and the team of diversity.
• Extracting KPI data for analysis, compile and refine monthly reports for TA department.
• Support TA purchasing on demand.

Health, Safety, Environment, Quality, Inspection and Energy

• Write procedures in accordance with plant's policies and regulations.
• Ensure the application of standards, documents, regulations, HSEQ management systems in his/her activities.
• Ensure the achievement of HSEQ objectives in his/her activities.
• Ensure the definition, implementation and monitoring of HSEQ corrective actions in his/her activities.
• Makes sure, if necessary, of the inspection of the installations before restarting or using them.
• Ensure risk analysis at the workplace.
• Perform close monitoring of contractors to improve general performance to achieve Zero Accident
• Participate in the HSEQ/ Energy committees and the corporate Inspection reviews.

SAP Proficiency: Strong working knowledge and hands-on experience with SAP or similar procurement software.

Analytical Abilities: Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze procurement data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.

Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, and other business partners.

Organizational Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Problem-Solving Orientation: Proactive and resourceful approach to identifying and resolving procurement-related issues.

Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, adapting quickly to changing priorities and requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in financial control
• Knowledge & experience with CMMS work request/ work order modules such as SAP
• Familiar with chemical process and common equipment operating and maintenance
• Sound knowledge on common Industrial Rules & Regulations