Senior Cost Accountant

About us

Esco Lifesciences Group is improving lives through science! Headquartered in Singapore, expanded globally with factories and offices in 43 locations around the world, Esco is building a synergistic ecosystem of life science tools, diagnostics, therapies, and technologies to improve human lives.

With nearly 50 years of history and a strong foundation in Singapore, Esco is a dynamic, fast-growing, mid-sized multinational organization that bridges East and West. We offer a diverse, inclusive, and globally connected environment where you’ll collaborate with top experts and visionary clients worldwide. As we accelerate our global expansion, you’ll have the unique opportunity to grow your career in tandem with the company, driving innovation and shaping a healthier, more equitable, and resilient future.

• Job title: Senior FP&A/ Senior Cost Accountant
• Location: Bintan, Indonesia

Key Responsibilities

A.

Provide support on product cost roll and pricing maintenance

• New product costing roll and costed BOM variance analysis.
• Material master and pricing / transfer pricing maintenance.
• Year over year detail standard cost tracking.
• Repricing variance tracking.

B.

Responsible for month-end Inventory reporting and tracking

• Prepare monthly Inventory Report and tracking.
• Inventory turn (DIO).
• Monthly Inventory forecasting and Inventory walk.

C.

• Prepare, consolidate weekly & monthly manufacturing variances report::
• Detail Work Order Variance report and tracking.
• Detail PPV tracking by product.
• Cost reduction tracking.
• Scrap Analysis and tracking.
• Freight cost analysis.

D.

Monthly review on revenue and margin by major product category, comments on actual vs. plan and forecast and YoY growth etc.

E.

Participate in short and long-term financial planning processes across all business units, including forecasting, reporting, and periodic operational metrics analysis and tracking

. Understand and analyse the key drivers in each business segment to validate forecast and to support business leaders in establishing data-driven decisions and strategies

G.

Coordinate annual budgeting process for operating expense by managing and coordinating input from various business units and departments. Establish various budgeting templates and prepare internal presentations to management

H.

Support the preparation of comprehensive business reviews and updates to various audiences.

I.

Generate capital and investment budget and on a project by project and annual basis.

J.

Perform other duties as assigned by management

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting
• 2-5 years of relevant working experience in financial planning and analysis role, preferably within the life sciences or capital equipment manufacturing space
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel in relation to financial modelling and data analytics, and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to manage internal stakeholders and work efficiently cross-functionally (e.g. sales, operations, supply chain departments)
• Attentive to details, with high standards of accuracy and precision
• Highly analytical coupled with strong commercial acumen
• Organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
• Committed and driven to meet deadlines, targets and objectives