Cost Accounting Assistant Manager

The Cost Accounting Assistant Manager plays a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong financial control processes. The role is responsible for preparing and posting accruals to ensure month-end results present a clear and fair view of financial performance.

This position supports the accuracy and completeness of financial and statutory reporting, applies technical accounting expertise including IFRS standards, continuously monitors Balance Sheet accounts, and supports statutory and transfer pricing processes.

• Support key financial controlling processes, including:
  • Month-end and period-end close activities
  • Journal entry preparation and review
  • Financial statement preparation and review
  • KPI and data quality monitoring
  • Balance Sheet review preparation
  • Adherence to CARM/internal control requirements
• Prepare and post accruals to ensure accurate financial results
• Continuously monitor Balance Sheet accounts and resolve inconsistencies
• Support accurate and timely statutory and management reporting for assigned legal entities
• Ensure compliance with internal and external reporting controls

• Operate and support statutory reporting processes
• Prepare year-end statutory adjustments in coordination with market and Group stakeholders
• Support transfer pricing reporting and documentation requirements
• Assist in Financial Accounting & Closing (FAC) processes and provide analytical support for completion

• Participate in assigned finance and system trainings
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) in a timely and compliant manner
• Flag issues promptly to Superusers and relevant project team members
• Support issue resolution by coordinating with Superusers and project teams (e.g., ERP/SAP implementation teams)
• Prepare for data cutover and support reconciliations where applicable
• Closely monitor and raise concerns during go-live phases
• Update and amend working files and processes in line with ERP/system enhancements

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business-related field
• Qualified Accountant (CPA/ACCA/CA or equivalent)
• 3–4 years of relevant accounting experience
• Experience working in an international or multicultural environment
• Strong understanding of financial controlling processes, including:
  • Balance Sheet management
  • Group and Local Financial Reporting
  • Accounting principles and IFRS
• Good knowledge of Risk Management, Internal Controls, and Compliance & Ethics frameworks
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand the bigger picture and communicate insights clearly
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage deadlines in a structured month-end environment
• Proactive problem-solving mindset
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• High level of integrity and accountability