Senior Cost Accountant at Sika AG

Chon Buri, , Thailand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cost Accounting, Inventory Management, Data Analysis, Interdepartmental Coordination, Financial Reporting, Standard Costing, Variance Analysis, Internal Controls, ISO Standards, Analytical Skills, Attention to Detail, Communication Skills, MS Excel, Accounting Software, Confidentiality, Leadership

Industry

Chemical Manufacturing

Description

Company Description Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industrial manufacturing. Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024. Job Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Cost Accountant is responsible for product costing, inventory management, and interdepartmental coordination with customer services, procurement, production, product costing, and logistics. This role requires leadership in physical inventory counts and the implementation of innovative, efficient, and controlled inventory processes. The incumbent must develop and oversee product cost accumulation systems to provide management with critical financial information. DATA COLLECTION: Develop and implement comprehensive data accumulation systems for cost and inventory accounting Establish and review rigorous controls for data accumulation and reporting systems COSTING AND INVENTORY: Oversee new item setup processes Conduct in-depth product cost and inventory analyses, providing management with actionable reports and communicating significant changes to the Pricing Manager Ensure accuracy of standard costs and implement updates as necessary Generate detailed product cost variance reports and recommend adjustments when required Systematically monitor and track raw material costs Validate material costs as an integral part of month-end closing procedures Spearhead and manage the disposal of obsolete inventory Direct inventory physical counts, thoroughly investigate counting variances, and implement corrective actions Perform precise calculations of actual product costs upon request Enhance and fortify internal controls related to inventory management Rigorously monitor and control inventory movement, generating comprehensive reports as required Execute month-end closing activities pertaining to product cost and inventory accounting with utmost precision Ensure strict adherence to ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, and ISO50001 standards, as well as company policies and procedures Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance Minimum 7 years' experience in accounting/finance, preferably in inventory and cost accounting Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of cost accounting principles Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with proficiency in English Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software Ability to handle confidential information with integrity

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Responsibilities

The Senior Cost Accountant is responsible for product costing, inventory management, and interdepartmental coordination. This role includes overseeing inventory processes, conducting product cost analyses, and ensuring compliance with various ISO standards.