Cost Controller
About this position
Responsibilities
• Propose and build cost controlling strategies from the bottom up, initiate measures with regard cost management and control.
• Sharply and accurately identify cost risks and opportunities; and drive alignment around operational and financial actions to either minimize or mitigate risks.
• Works closely with production to ensure accurate and timely capture of all production costs and variances.
• Achieve real time monthly closing without compromising accounting quality and accuracy – including accruals, cost center and cost unit accounting. Running variance analysis of performance, and preparation of management reports.
• Reconciliation of ERP systems and work towards full alignment, building visualization reporting and analysis – improve efficiency and presentation of data retrieved from ERP systems.
• Assisting the Head of Finance & Controlling in the direction of the accounting functions. Ensuring timeliness and accuracy of the financial statements.
• Handle and oversee all day-to-day general ledger, special ledgers transactions and bank reconciliations.
• Ensuring all level of posting and closing quality in the monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements to be prepared, taking into account all relevant accounting standards and internal group requirements.
• Ensure all accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis, review and approve those reconciliations.
• Preventing inaccuracies in financial statements by setting up internal control systems and adopting proper policies for financial reporting.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or higher in Finance/Accounting.
• At least 10 years work experience in finance and accounting field with multi-national manufacturing environment and at least 3 experiences in supervisory level or senior accounting position in Costing.
• Knowledge on cost calculation and allocation of expenses.
• Knowledge in BOI regulations and reporting.
• CPD holder is required.
• Auditing background is a plus.
• Experience and knowledge with accounting software as well as ERP System.
• Solid knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Familiar with Thai accounting standards and tax laws and regulations.
• Strong computer skills, MS Excel in particular (managing spreadsheets, creating charts and using advanced formulas).
• Strong leadership skill.
• Fast learner with the ability to understand and handle multi-tasks and processes quickly.
• Problem-solving attitude and be able to manage a team.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills both written and spoken English.
• Strong analytical skills to create detailed financial reports and forecasts.
• Self-motivated, open-minded, and innovative thinking.