Cost Auditor

· Conduct regular audits of production costs, including direct materials, direct labor, manufacturing overheads, and work-in-progress (WIP) inventory.

· Verify standard costs vs. actual costs for metal printing processes (e.g., lithography, offset printing, coating, curing, and finishing on metal substrates).

· Perform variance analysis (material price/usage, labor efficiency, overhead absorption) and provide detailed explanations and recommendations to management.

· Review and validate Bills of Materials (BOMs), routing, and cost standards for new and existing products.

· Monitor inventory costs, conduct cycle counts, and reconcile physical stock with accounting records to minimize discrepancies and obsolescence.

· Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual cost reports, including Cost of Goods Manufactured (COGM) and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS).

· Support budgeting and forecasting for production costs, including raw material price trends (metal market fluctuations).

· Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Procurement, and Quality teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.

· Assist in annual financial audits and statutory cost audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.

· Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., Vietnamese Accounting Standards or IFRS).

· Develop and maintain cost accounting systems and controls within the ERP environment.

· Analyze the impact of production changes, machine efficiency, scrap rates, and energy consumption on overall product costs.

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Cost Accounting, or a related field.

· Professional certification such as CMA (Certified Management Accountant), CPA, or equivalent is highly preferred.

· Minimum 3–5 years of experience in cost accounting or auditing, preferably in manufacturing (metal, printing, packaging, or FMCG industries preferred).

· Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation methods.

· Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or local manufacturing software) and advanced Excel skills.

· Familiarity with metal printing or similar process manufacturing is a strong advantage.