**Job Brief** ------------- Responsible for determining, updating, and validating production and sales costs, conducting savings project analyses, and suggesting necessary actions to achieve financial objectives DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY COST ANALYST POSITION MISSION Responsible for determining, updating, and validating production and sales costs, conducting savings project analyses, and suggesting necessary actions to achieve financial objectives SCOPE OF THE POSITION * Prepare and analyze various reports (weekly manufacturing cost report, monthly production report, actual costs/expenses, inventory reports, reconciliation of accounting balances, and production and sales cost statements). * Determine and account for inventory capitalization calculations. * Update and validate cost-saving projects. * Update monthly accumulated production and expenses reported by Manufacturing in SAP. * Calculate costs for new products and ensure they are kept up to date, including their entry into SAP. * Participate in and prepare manufacturing budgets. * Process and analyze actual vs. standard manufacturing cost variances. * Analyze, determine, and record the manufacturing overhead allocation rate based on the budget. * Respond to and prepare information for internal and external audits. * Provide support to different departments regarding manufacturing costs and expenses. REQUIREMENTS * Preferably a degree in Public Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field. * Minimum of 3 years of experience in costing systems, inventory management, General Accounting, budget control, and financial statement analysis and interpretation. * Bilingual communication skills in English. * Knowledge of SAP and MS Office