Cost Controller cum Admin – Job Scope
A Cost Controller cum Admin is responsible for monitoring project or company expenses, controlling costs, preparing reports, and handling administrative duties to ensure smooth business operations.
1. Cost Control Responsibilities
- Monitor and control project expenses and operational costs.
- Prepare cost reports and budget summaries.
- Compare actual costs against budgeted costs.
- Track material, labour, equipment and subcontractor costs.
- Monitor purchase orders (PO), invoices and delivery orders (DO).
- Check supplier quotations and compare prices.
- Identify cost differences and report overspending.
- Maintain cost records and update cost control spreadsheets.
- Assist in monthly cost forecasting.
2. Administrative Responsibilities
- Handle daily office administration and documentation.
- Prepare letters, reports and filing.
- Maintain proper records of invoices, quotations, POs and DOs.
- Assist with data entry and document control.
- Coordinate with suppliers, contractors and internal departments.
- Arrange meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
- Manage office supplies and stationery.
3. Accounts & Finance Support
- Verify invoices against purchase orders and delivery orders.
- Assist with payment claims and payment tracking.
- Monitor outstanding invoices and supplier payments.
- Prepare expense summaries.
- Coordinate with the Finance and Accounts Department.
- Assist with monthly financial documentation.
4. Skills & Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related fields.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Experience in cost control, purchasing or administration is an advantage.
- Good analytical and numerical skills.
- Attention to detail and good organisational skills.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
5. Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
- Accuracy of cost reports.
- Timely submission of monthly reports.
- Effective monitoring of project budgets.
- Proper documentation and filing.
- Reduction of unnecessary expenses.
- Accurate invoice and purchase order checking.
Main objective: To ensure company or project costs are properly monitored, expenses are controlled, financial records are accurate, and administrative operations run smoothly.
Pay: RM2,500.00 - RM3,500.00 per month
Work Location: In person