Assistant Manager Costing

The Assistant Manager – Costing is responsible for managing and monitoring all costing-related activities, ensuring accurate calculation and reporting of material, product, and inventory costs. The role involves close coordination with procurement, imports, and accounts departments to ensure cost accuracy, transparency, and timely reporting for management decision-making. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in cost accounting, financial analysis, and data reconciliation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Calculate landed cost of imported materials, including customs duties, taxes, and other charges.
• Ensure accurate allocation of duties, taxes, and other expenses to relevant products.
• Calculate and update costs of raw materials and finished goods to support sales tax returns and management accounts.
• Maintain detailed records of imported purchases, including cost, quantity, and related documentation.
• Collaborate with procurement, import, and accounts teams to ensure accurate and timely import cost calculations.
• Maintain comprehensive and organized records of import costs, including GDs and supporting documents.
• Prepare and report valuation of closing stock with details of inventory quantities and cost values.
• Maintain updated cost summaries for each unit, including duties, import charges, and local expenses.
• Support internal audits, cost reviews, and reconciliations as required.
• Perform additional costing and reporting tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• ACMA / ACCA / CA Inter.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in costing, preferably in a manufacturing or import-based environment.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, tax implications, and inventory valuation.
• Proficient in MS Excel and ERP systems.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under tight timelines.