Responsibilities

The incumbent reports to Finance Manager.  He/ She is responsible for standard costing activities related to companys costs system, involving analysis of standard cost of the products and their respective contribution margins. Manage the preparation of cost accounting records and implement cost control procedures. He/ She also collaborates with different departments for costing related to support finance manager in cost control, planning, forecasting, reporting and product analysis.  

ACCOUNTABILITIES:Identify the major, specific end results that the position is responsible for achieving. (Not statements of day-to-day details, duties or responsibilities.)

Cost Accounting1.    Prepare and maintain of standard costing for all manufactured products.2.    Partner with production and supply chain to validate costing data and support daily operation.3.    Responsible of standard costs, BOM (Bill of Materials), labor, and overhead set up in ERP according to company policy.4.    Manage inventory valuation processes including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods; ensure timely related accounts reconciliation and stock take support for month end, quarter, and year end closing.5.    Calculate excess & obsolete reserve and variance application monthly according to company policy.6.    Support on annual cost roll calculation with finance manager aligned with company guideline annually with updating new costs to item master in ERP.     7.    Monitor COGS trends, material usage variances, and yield reports to identify cost-saving opportunities.8.    Conduct cost variances analysis between actual and standard costs with providing monthly reports and root cause analysis to finance manager, management, and regional office.9.    Assist detailed cost data for budgeting, forecasting, and business planning processes.10.    Support internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and audit requirements. 

Qualifications

MANDATORY JOB REQUIREMENTS:(The requirements that an individual must absolutely possess to perform the essential functions of the job.)

1.    Typically requires a minimum of 3 years related working experience, preferably in a multinational manufacturing organization or a trading company2.    Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics related discipline.3.    Good knowledge of standard cost accounting theory, principles & practices.4.    Knowledge of manufacturing processes is an advantage.  5.    Motivated, Self-starter with strong works ethic.6.    Hands on approach and patient.7.    Commute to work to Kofu at least 4 days a week8.    Good communication and interpersonal skills.9.    Fluent in Japanese and proficient in written & reading in English.10.    Computer proficiency, with an emphasis on SBO, and Microsoft products, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.