Analyst, Cost Accounting

About the Role:

Responsible for all day-to-day activities of the cost accounting function for a set of Clusters and Categories. Support the delivery of cost forecast, perform variance analysis between actual & standard costs, and conduct financial analysis to assist management in decision making and help deliver the annual budget. This position works under the leadership of the Costing Team Lead and reports to the Asia Pacific Product Supply (APAC PS) Finance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute the Standard cost policy & processes

• Perform cost run for new SKU codes and re-roll of standards with 100% accuracy, perform costing data maintenance in SAP

• Maintain inter-co data in SAP including delivery cost and mark up and resolved price discrepancies related to inter-co invoices

• Support 3rd party manufacturers cost cards maintenance, price variances reconciliation, and non-inventory POs settlements

• Perform timely and accurate month-end closing and provide complete COGS $& DP reconciliation analysis through month-end reporting

• Annual Budget and monthly S&OP Forecast of cost of sales comprehensively broken into detailed components with 100% accuracy

• Participate in the review of monthly actual Cost of Sales variances, Budget, and S&OP Forecast with business partners such as Cluster Finance Director and Business Liaison Director

• Provide financial support in cost-saving projects validation & volume update and any other types of cost analysis, help identify opportunities and determine cost impact

• Define & document regional procedures for all cost accounting activities and drive process excellence initiatives, focus improvement, and Kikai initiatives

• Perform SOAR controls and ensure full compliance to cost internal controls by timely resolution of control gaps and prepare and provide documentation to internal and external audits

Required Skills / Experience / Competencies:

• Graduate of any business course, preferably Accountancy

• At least 2 years of work experience in any of the ff:

  • Manufacturing or consumer goods company

  • Audit or accounting firms

  • Product Supply Finance

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to reconcile accounts and transactions

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively present financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders

Job Requirement

• Permanent, Full-time employment, Onsite work; once a week work-from-home upon regularization
• Work Hours: 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Mondays to Fridays)
• Overtime might be required depending on the critical deliverables.

What's in it for you

You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, develop your skills, and work in an inclusive, family-like environment. At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive, and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

You can also enjoy various benefits that include:

• Competitive pay (up to 14th-month pay, pension fund, etc.)
• Health care benefits, such as paid sabbaticals, a fitness center, and more
• A family-oriented program
• Personalized career development plan
• Independence and Autonomy

ABOUT SC JOHNSON

With operations in more than 70 countries and 13,000 employees, SC Johnson is a fifth-generation family company that makes household cleaning and professional products, and products for home. Our supportive and inclusive company culture encourages personal and professional growth. And makes you feel valued from day one.

Apply now to join us and go further with our family.

Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.

Not ready to apply? Sign up for Job Alerts.