Cost Controller

Mô tả công việc
Cost Accounting System Design & Implementation
Implement comprehensive cost accounting systems for various manufacturing entities within the group.
Establish a practical actual costing methodology for production operations, defining cost centers, cost pools, and allocation bases based on production reality.
Coordinate with Business Analysts to map process flows for costing purposes and develop internal controls to ensure cost data accuracy and completeness.
Create standardized templates and tools for consistent cost capture and management reporting.
Production Cost Calculation & Analysis
Calculate monthly production costs accurately by product, customer order, and entity.
Analyze key cost components including direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.
Track Work-In-Process (WIP) and finished goods valuation consistently while monitoring cost trends to identify key cost drivers.
Support make-versus-buy decisions for outsourcing operations and provide highly accurate cost data for pricing strategies and overall business decisions.
Site Visits & Operations Observation
Conduct regular on-site visits to production facilities located in Dong Nai, Da Nang, Quang Nam, Binh Duong, Vung Tau, and Ho Chi Minh City.
Observe and precisely record operational workflows covering materials, finished goods, and the entire production process.
Interview production managers, engineers, supervisors, and workers to gather operational insights for accurate costing.
Identify critical cost capture points and clearly define necessary operational control requirements.
Cost Variance Analysis & Inventory Support
Prepare detailed monthly cost analysis reports for senior management, investigating any significant variances and anomalies.
Provide actionable insights and improvement recommendations while supporting the monthly financial close process and COGS calculation.
Provide precise cost data for inventory valuation and coordinate with Inventory Coordinators on valuation methodology.
Support inventory reconciliation, adjustments, and external audit inquiries regarding inventory and COGS matters.
Yêu cầu công việc
Education & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or an equivalent professional certification.
Experience & Knowledge
3 to 4 years of solid experience in cost management at manufacturing companies.
Alternatively, experience working with audited manufacturing clients focusing on inventory cycles, COGS, and production cost testing is highly accepted.
Deep understanding of cost accounting principles such as job costing, process costing, and overhead allocation.
Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and terminology.
Skills & Competencies
Fluent in Chinese to effectively communicate with international stakeholders is considered a strong advantage.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate operational realities into financial models.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot tables, complex formulas, data analysis, financial modeling, and Power Query.
Experience utilizing ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle; familiarity with FAST ERP is a plus.
Excellent interview techniques and communication skills to confidently gather information from operational staff.
Personality & Attitude
Curious and analytical mindset with a strong desire to understand how things work beyond just the numbers.
Hands-on and highly adaptable, comfortable walking factory floors, observing operations, wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and working across diverse environments.
Detail-oriented to ensure absolute accuracy in cost calculations, while remaining highly collaborative in building cross-functional relationships.