Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor & Cost Accountant

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Internal Auditor & Cost Accountant to join our finance team within a leading manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in auditing, financial reporting, and cost accounting, with proven experience in SAP B1 and manufacturing processes.

This role involves overseeing the full audit cycle, ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and internal controls, as well as analyzing production costs, setting pricing strategies, and supporting the company’s budgeting and financial planning activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Internal Audit Functions:

• Plan and execute internal audits, developing annual audit plans and documenting findings.

• Perform risk assessments and ensure compliance with internal control frameworks, company policies, and legal regulations.

• Analyze financial reports, accounting documentation, and operational data to identify areas of improvement.

• Provide independent advice to enhance governance and operational efficiency.

• Identify control gaps, propose risk mitigation strategies, and report monthly audit results.

• Liaise with external auditors and coordinate the audit process.

• Stay updated on industry regulations, audit methodologies, and best practices.

Cost Accounting & Financial Management:

• Review inventory costings and ensure accurate maintenance of cost records.

• Analyze the financial impact of changes in production, raw materials, and processes.

• Compare standard vs. actual costs and report variances with detailed insights.

• Monitor factory-level manufacturing costs, ensure adherence to BOMs, labor ratios, and yield efficiency.

• Support the pricing strategy by coordinating selling prices and profitability reports.

• Manage month-end cost closing activities and participate in stock takes and adjustments.

• Authorize payments, manage invoice validation in SAP, and oversee proper cash handling.

• Maintain secure, accurate financial records and ensure regular data backups.

• Prepare operational budgets and contribute to strategic financial planning.

• Lead the bank reconciliation process and support external audit requirements.

• Ensure asset protection and proper implementation of accounting standards and controls.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

• CPA, CMA, ACCA, or equivalent professional certification required.

• Minimum 8 years of experience, including at least 3 in a manufacturing environment.

• Hands-on experience with SAP B1 (technical SAP knowledge is a strong advantage).

• Proficient in budgeting, cost control, financial reporting, and audit standards.

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to perform under pressure.

• Effective communication and leadership skills.