Cost Specialist

Professional responsible for cost control, analysis, and planning, ensuring the accuracy of accounting and financial information in compliance with local and international standards (BR-GAAP and IFRS). This role involves accounting closing, inventory monitoring, identifying cost optimization opportunities, and providing strategic support to operational areas and management.Professional responsible for cost control, analysis, and planning, ensuring the accuracy of accounting and financial information in compliance with local and international standards (BR-GAAP and IFRS). This role involves accounting closing, inventory monitoring, identifying cost optimization opportunities, and providing strategic support to operational areas and management.

Main Responsibilities

Cost Control and Analysis

• Execute and validate cost closing routines and inventory valuation in the ERP SAP S/4HANA.
• Analyze cost variations of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished products, comparing them to standard and average costs.
• Monitor inventory balances and fluctuations, identifying anomalies and preventing costing distortions.
• Track obsolete inventory and suggest reduction actions.
• Prepare and conduct periodic physical inventory counts, ensuring accuracy between stock records and the ERP system.

Planning and Reporting

• Prepare cost, inventory, and operational results reports in the company’s reporting systems.
• Assist in the preparation and review of standard cost calculations for materials and finished products.
• Contribute to economic scenario projections and impact assessments on production costs and profitability.
• Support the development of the factory’s annual budget and define strategies for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.

Support and Interface with Other Areas

• Assist management in consolidating analyses for the board and headquarters.
• Provide support to operational areas regarding the financial and profitability impacts of their actions.
• Assist in audits (internal and external) and government inspections.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and best financial control practices.

Safety and Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Identify process improvements and cost control tool enhancements.
• Follow the 5S program guidelines and report anomalies.

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Postgraduate degree or specialization in Controllership, Finance, or Cost Management (preferred).

Experience and Technical Knowledge

• Experience in Cost, Controllership, or Industrial Accounting.
• Proficiency in absorption costing and standard costing.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control and accounting audits.
• Experience with ERP SAP (cost and inventory modules).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and BI tools for data analysis and modeling.
• Knowledge of international accounting standards (IFRS and BR-GAAP).
• Advanced English (fluency preferred for interaction with headquarters and global reporting).

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