This is a leading player in the food industry who is looking for a sharp, detail-driven Mandarin Speaking Cost Accountant to join the dynamic team. This is not just another accounting role - it's a chance to truly influence profitability and efficiency at the heart of the business.
In this position, you'll own the end-to-end cost accounting process, from calculating product costs and preparing margin analysis to managing inventory accuracy and driving cost control initiatives. You'll work hand-in-hand with production, sales, and procurement teams, providing the critical insights that shape pricing, product strategy, and operational efficiency. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with a strong grasp of costing methods and a passion for uncovering savings opportunities, this could be the perfect move for you.
TITLE: Mandarin Speaking Cost Accountant
Location: Erith
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Sector: Finance
Salary (phone number removed)
Language required: Fluent Mandarin and English
Key Responsibilities
Cost Accounting
Perform cost accounting for various food products, including preparation of product cost reports and gross margin analysis.
Record consumption of raw materials, labor, and manufacturing overhead.
Calculate product costs using methods such as batch costing, process costing, or ABC costing.
Prepare regular Product Cost Sheets to determine the cost of each SKU.
Inventory & Finished Goods Management
Support warehouse and production teams in inventory control and stock-taking to ensure accuracy.
Monitor raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods quantities and valuations.
Conduct month-end inventory counts and variance analysis.
Cost Allocation & Absorption
Track and allocate key cost elements including raw materials, labor, packaging, and overhead.
Distribute indirect manufacturing costs (utilities, depreciation, management expenses) across products.
Perform variance analysis between standard costs and actual costs.
Cost Analysis & Control
Provide detailed cost variance analysis, highlight abnormal fluctuations, and recommend corrective actions.
Assess material wastage, labor efficiency, and production losses.
Deliver insights to management on potential cost-saving opportunities.
Reporting & Data Support
Prepare cost reports, gross margin analysis, and production efficiency reports.
Provide cost-related data to support sales, procurement, and production decisions.
Advise management on discontinuation or repricing of low-margin products.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree or diploma in Finance, Accounting, Auditing, or a related field.
Minimum 2 years' experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment; food industry experience is highly desirable.
Familiarity with food production processes, materials management, and BOM structures.
Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
Effective communicator, proactive, and capable of working independently as well as cross-functionally