Senior Cost Accountant

About This Role

Role Summary

The Senior Cost Accountant is responsible for delivering accurate cost analysis, monitoring cost performance, and ensuring integrity of cost data across REVIVA’s operations. The role supports the Cost & Budgeting Manager by providing insightful financial analysis and visibility on cost drivers across plant operations, field services, and project-based activities.

This position focuses on technical excellence, cost transparency, and analytical support, enabling informed decision-making and effective cost control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain monthly cost reports, including detailed variance analysis (budget vs. actual, standard vs. actual)
• Analyze cost drivers across operations such as manpower, overtime, materials, subcontracting (SMP), logistics, and equipment utilization
• Ensure accurate cost allocation and cost center accounting across multiple business units and locations
• Support development and maintenance of standard costing models and cost structures
• Monitor and validate inventory valuation, WIP (Work in Progress), and cost of services/projects
• Perform profitability analysis by project, contract, plant, and service line
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process by providing reliable cost data and trend analysis
• Review and validate vendor and subcontractor cost components to ensure alignment with financial records
• Identify cost variances, anomalies, and data inconsistencies, and escalate findings to the Cost & Budgeting Manager
• Prepare financial analysis to support cost optimization initiatives and operational reviews
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and financial reporting standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement of cost reporting processes and ERP utilization (e.g., SAP / Oracle)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• Professional certification preferred (e.g., CMA, ACCA, CPA)
• 5–8+ years of experience in cost accounting within industrial or manufacturing environments
• Experience in sectors such as chemical, petrochemical, waste management, industrial services, or heavy manufacturing is preferred
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting methodologies (standard costing, absorption costing, variance analysis)
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis
• Understanding of project costing and multi-site operations
• Familiarity with inventory accounting and cost control processes