Cost Analyst

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Cost Analyst to analyze inputs, determine profitability, prepare monthly closing reports, and ensure proper recording of codes and costs in SAP. Key Highlights: 1. Professional development opportunities 2. Collaborative and dynamic work environment 3. Opportunity to participate in innovative projects About the Company Grupo Polak is a leading group of companies delivering innovative solutions in the industrial chemical and agricultural sectors, and we are currently seeking our next Cost Analyst. If you are excited about identifying talent with the potential to transform processes, drive innovation, and strengthen such a dynamic sector as chemicals, this opportunity is for you. · Job Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field. Experience: At least 1 year of experience in general accounting, cost accounting, and inventory within a manufacturing company. Skills: Intermediate-to-advanced Excel proficiency; SAP knowledge is desirable. · Job Responsibilities Evaluates various types of costs (standard, replacement, and average) required by the organization by analyzing necessary inputs to determine business profitability. Prepares monthly closing reports regarding purchase amounts, indirect expenses, and inventory balances across subsidiaries, by extracting and analyzing monthly data to objectively inform the Controller’s Office. Executes the sub-allocation process at month-end, analyzing expenses to assign them to the cost centers of production plants. Analyzes the average material cost, identifying changes to ensure accurate inventory valuation. Ensures proper recording of generated codes (SKUs), verifying that accounting and cost parameters in SAP are correct. Supports the preparation of the annual cost-of-sales budget by analyzing unit cost and profitability margin per product and per business. At the beginning of each year, updates the rates used for costing all products manufactured at the plant, ensuring up-to-date and necessary information is available to execute activities (manufacturing orders) for the new year across all company production areas. Compensation and Additional Benefits Professional development opportunities. Collaborative and dynamic work environment. Statutory benefits and above-standard benefits. Opportunity to participate in the company’s innovative projects.-Requirements- Minimum Education: Higher education – Bachelor’s degree 1 year of experience Willingness to travel: Yes Keywords: analyst