Key Responsibilities • Plan, study, and collect cost data related to raw materials, inventory, and labor at SKU level • Analyze collected data and record findings • Assess the cost impact of changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services, and determine product-level margins • Analyze actual manufacturing costs and prepare standard versus actual cost reports • Record and maintain cost information to support expenditure control • Conduct cost audits and prepare related reports • Develop cost estimates for new and proposed products • Provide management with profitability and pricing analysis reports • Maintain and enhance the Cost Accounting System • Support month-end General Ledger closing activities • Conduct physical inventory counts and monitor cycle count programs • Reconcile finished goods inventory balances • Perform valuation of Work-in-Progress (WIP) and Finished Goods (FG) inventories • Reconcile Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) for reporting, internal audits, and external audits, while identifying process improvement opportunities • Manage fixed asset accounting in compliance with IGAAP requirements • Support other finance functions as required • Reconcile CAPEX spending against budgets and forecasts, and track payback periods and margin improvements for NPD and VAVE projects Requirements - Relevant experience in Cost Accounting within automotive / manufacturing environment - Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or CWA qualification - Strong background in cost systems and excellent analytical skills - Sound understanding of accounting principles - Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Outlook and Word - Experience partnering with engineering and manufacturing teams on cost standard development and analysis - Ability to prepare accurate daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills for cross-functional collaboration and follow-up activities