Cost Accountant

Company Overview

Join a rapidly expanding global leader in biscuits and confectionery, dedicated to investing in iconic brands, infrastructure, and talent. As passionate bakers and chocolatiers, we prioritize quality in both our products and our team members.

We seek individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset who are committed to bringing joy to consumers and who demonstrate core attributes such as resilience, positivity, collaboration, and accountability. Our environment demands agility and speed, offering global ambitions, a clear vision for success, challenging opportunities, and ample room for growth and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed analysis of manufacturing conversion costs, purchase price variances, and inventory cost discrepancies.
• Evaluate variances related to materials, labor, overheads, and absorption costs.
• Provide cost, inventory, and financial insights to support the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
• Monitor and report capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operational expenditure (OPEX) metrics compared to budget, forecasts, and previous years’ performance.
• Track working capital efficiency metrics, including Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO), Days Payable Outstanding (DPO), and inventory aging.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of standard costing, inventory valuation, and month-end cost accounting procedures.
• Develop ROI analyses and business cases related to capital investments and cost reduction initiatives.
• Create management reports, dashboards, and key performance indicator (KPI) analyses utilizing Power BI.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to enhance cost efficiency and maintain strong financial controls.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 4 to 8 years of experience in Cost Accounting or Supply Chain Finance, preferably within international FMCG manufacturing.
• Proficient in SAP or Oracle ERP systems and skilled in Power BI for reporting and data analysis.

Diversity and Compliance

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building a diverse workforce. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications without discrimination on grounds including race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other legally protected classification.

Recruitment agencies must adhere to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) terms of business for candidate submissions. We do not accept CVs from agencies outside our PSL and will not pay fees for candidates presented without prior authorization.