Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Monitor raw material and overhead costs related to production

• Calculate and assess standard versus actual production costs
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production cost reports
• Analyze production variances and identify opportunities for cost reduction
• Support product costing and ensure accuracy of Bills of Materials (BOM)
• Coordinate with production and warehouse teams regarding stock utilization
• Oversee Work in Progress (WIP) and finished goods costing
• Assist in establishing standard costs and reviewing them periodically
• Ensure accurate data input into ERP and production systems
• Identify inefficiencies and areas for cost optimization to reduce waste
• Support pricing decisions by providing clear visibility on all related costs to ensure profitability
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting through detailed historical cost analysis and future projections
• Gather and analyze production cost components (raw materials, labor, overhead) and prepare related reports
• Coordinate physical inventory and cycle counts, and provide monthly variance analysis
• Investigate discrepancies in cycle counts and resolve related issues

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, including product costing, pricing strategies, and overhead allocation
• Hands-on experience with inventory management, stock control, and cost tracking processes
• Good understanding of production cost drivers, including raw materials, labor, waste, and overhead absorption
• Solid analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy in cost analysis and reporting
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP or accounting systems
• Ability to analyze cost data and support pricing and profitability decisions
• Good communication skills with the ability to work effectively with operations, production, and warehouse teams
• Organized, proactive, and solution-oriented approach
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in cost control, cost accounting, or a related finance role, preferably within food manufacturing, FMCG, or F&B environments