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We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Cost Accountant & Finance Analyst to support financial planning, operational controlling, cost analysis, and inventory management across plantation, aquaculture, mill, and manufacturing operations. This role will play a key part in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, costing activities, and business performance reporting to support management decision-making and operational efficiency.

• Lead annual budgeting processes for plantation, aquaculture, mill, and manufacturing operations.

• Prepare rolling forecasts, quarterly forecasts, and cash flow projections.

• Support the Senior Finance Manager (SFM) and CFO in monthly, quarterly, and yearly budgeting and forecasting activities.

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial performance variance analysis.

• Conduct budget vs actual cost analysis and provide actionable recommendations.

• Prepare monthly P&L analysis for Group and business segments.

• Prepare monthly flash reports, aging analysis, and KPI dashboards.

• Provide quarterly IFR commentary and management reporting.

• Collaborate with relevant departments to ensure timely submission of budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.

• Work closely with functional teams to update budget and forecast data as required.

• Provide operational controlling support for CAPEX and OPEX activities.

• Perform cost simulations for new and existing products.

• Analyze production costs, product costing, and finished goods valuation.

• Conduct material, labor, overhead, PPV, and production variance analysis.

• Monitor material usage, machine efficiency, yield performance, and manufacturing cost structures.

• Support cost reduction initiatives, process improvement, and Kaizen activities.

• Support new product introduction (NPI) costing activities.

• Support month-end closing activities in SAP, including cost journals and reconciliations.

• Prepare cost center reports, production order variance reports, paper consumption reports, and PPV reports.

• Prepare annual budgets, standard costing updates, labor hour calculations, and activity rate calculations.

• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and US SOX requirements.

• Monitor inventory movements, slow-moving items, and obsolete stock provisions.

• Prepare inventory reports and maintain accurate inventory valuation.

• Participate in physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and audit activities.

• Maintain strong internal controls over costing and inventory processes.

• Support internal and external audits.

• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations teams.

• Provide financial insights to support operational efficiency and strategic decision-making.

• Support ERP costing modules and systems such as SAP, Blackline, and Change Control Board (CCB) processes.

• Reconcile inventory discrepancies and maintain accurate inventory records.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or CMA are preferred or currently in progress.

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in finance analysis and/or cost accounting, preferably in a manufacturing or plantation environment.

• Strong experience in standard costing and variance analysis.

• Exposure to MNC or factory-based operations is an added advantage.

• Good understanding of manufacturing and operational cost structures.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (SAP experience preferred).

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.

• Strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing organization.

• Exposure to strategic finance and operational decision-making.

• Career growth and professional development opportunities.

• Collaborative and performance-driven working environment.