Clear FilterJob Responsibilities
- Cost Accounting
- Perform Cost Center Accounting operations based on the SAP CO module and handle related General Ledger (GL) accounting matters (Note: Booking operations for other modules and accounts are uniformly executed by the Financial Shared Service Center (FSSC) – Mainland China);
- Based on the existing SAP product cost accounting system, collect cost items such as raw materials, labor, and manufacturing overheads, and conduct production order settlement and variance analysis;
- Monitor deviations between actual costs and standard costs, and complete monthly/quarterly cost analysis;
- Ensure cost accounting complies with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) requirements.
- Data Support & Cross-Departmental Collaboration
- Liaise with the production, procurement, and logistics departments to provide SAP cost data support;
- Utilize tools such as Power BI/SQL to explore the value of cost data and provide a basis for budget preparation and profit forecasting.
- Cross-Regional Coverage
- The company plans to establish a factory in Malaysia (2026). As a member of the FSSC, you will be required to cover the cost accounting work of the Malaysian factory in the future (through a "remote coverage + dual-location" model);
- Provide periodic short-term on-site support for cost accounting at the group’s German/Swiss companies (Optional).
- Local Compliance Work (Optional)
- As an FSSC staff member stationed in Singapore, be responsible for local financial matters that need to be completed on-site, such as tax declaration, annual inspection declaration, on-site audit coordination, and document provision.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or above;
- Over 5 years of cost accounting experience, including at least 3 years of practical experience in operating the SAP CO module;
- Experience in operating S/4 HANA.
- Professional Skills
- Master methods such as cost variance analysis and standard cost setting, and be able to independently handle end-to-end cost accounting processes;
- Familiarity with the FICO module, as well as an understanding of CCA (Cost Center Accounting), IO (Internal Order), COPC (Cost Object Controlling), COPA (Profitability Analysis), and ML (Material Ledger);
- Proficiency in advanced Excel functions (e.g., PivotTables, VLOOKUP); candidates with Power BI/SQL data analysis capabilities are preferred.
- Soft Skills
- Possess cross-departmental communication and coordination abilities, and be able to promote the collaborative optimization of business and financial processes;
- Clear logical thinking, sensitivity to data, and the ability to independently solve complex cost accounting problems.
Preferred Qualifications
- In-depth familiarity with the FICO module, as well as a solid understanding of CCA, IO, COPC, COPA, and ML;
- Candidates with knowledge of cost control characteristics in the discrete manufacturing industry are preferred.
Key Terminology Notes (for Clarity)
- SAP CO Module: SAP Controlling Module, a core component of SAP ERP for internal cost management and financial control.
- FSSC (Financial Shared Service Center): A centralized unit that standardizes and executes repetitive financial processes across an enterprise.
- Discrete Manufacturing: A production model where products are assembled from distinct components (e.g., automobiles, electronics), differing from process manufacturing (e.g., chemicals, food).
