Cost Accountant

4 weeks ago


Philippines OX Group Global Full time

Overview

We are seeking a Cost Accountant, Analyst, and Pricing Champion to take ownership of our pricing strategies and cost structures. This critical role ensures that our landed cost, tariffs, shipping, warehousing, and distribution expenses are accurately accounted for to optimize profitability. You will analyze financial data, manage cost accounting processes, and develop pricing strategies while ensuring compliance with rebate structures and incentives for large retailers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Landed Cost Analysis: Calculate and analyze landed costs, including purchase price, tariffs, freight, customs duties, insurance, and warehousing.
  • Assess and track the impact of Incoterms on cost structures.
  • Monitor and track shipping costs, including container rates, port fees, and inland transportation.
  • Track and evaluate inland transportation costs to major retail partners.
  • Ensure accurate costing of products sourced across multiple countries and suppliers.
  • Reconcile cost variance and recommend corrective actions.
  • Financial Modelling & Profitability Assessment: Develop financial models to evaluate cost efficiencies and profitability by SKU, category, and customer.
  • Identify opportunities for cost savings in supply chain while maintaining service levels.
  • Pricing Strategy Development: Develop cost-based pricing models that ensure competitive yet profitable pricing strategies.
  • Work closely with sales and leadership to optimize pricing structures for different markets and customer segments.
  • Incorporate rebate structures, promotional allowances, and volume discounts into pricing models.
  • Maintain up-to-date price lists and ensure consistency across customer contracts.
  • Impact of External Market Factors: Forecast the impact of tariff changes, currency fluctuations, and freight costs on product pricing.
  • Analyze cost breakdowns for direct imports vs. local stockholding strategies.
  • Work with logistics teams to optimize warehousing costs and distribution efficiencies.
  • Identify opportunities for cost savings in the supply chain while maintaining service levels.
  • Reporting & Financial Compliance: Generate monthly and quarterly reports on cost structures, pricing analytics, and profitability.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and financial regulations related to importation, tariffs, and rebates.
  • Assist in budgeting and forecasting for supply chain expenses and pricing adjustments.
  • Provide insights to senior management on cost trends and financial performance.
  • Global: Work with the regional and global finance and supply chain teams to ensure global consistency in cost accounting processes, avoid duplication and utilize additional resource/dataset.
Meetings
  • Weekly 1:1 with direct manager
  • Bi-Weekly / Weekly Finance Meeting
  • Monthly Finance meeting
  • Monthly Demand Planning meeting
Skills & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in cost accounting, pricing analysis, or financial planning – preferably in import/export, retail, or CPG industries.
  • Strong understanding of landed cost calculations, tariffs, Incoterms, and global supply chain economics.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems, Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, financial modelling), and data analytics tools.
  • Experience working with big-box retailers and understanding of their rebate structures, chargebacks, and incentive programs.
  • Knowledge of freight, warehousing, and last-mile distribution costs is a plus.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Candidates must be in the Philippines.
  • 40 Hours per Week - Start: 8:00am & Finish: 5:00pm EST. 1-Hour Lunch Break
Position Details
  • Seniority level: Associate
  • Employment type: Contract
  • Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
  • Industry: Construction

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