Kenangan Brands is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Cost & Inventory Accountant to support accounting team in monitoring inventory transactions, preparing cost analysis, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. This role will assist in maintaining cost records, reconciling inventory accounts, and providing insights to improve cost efficiency and stock management.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Degree holder in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- At least 1 year of experience in cost accounting, inventory accounting, or related roles, preferably from retail or manufacturing industry.
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles and cost accounting methods.
- Knowledge of standard costing, BOM (Bill of Materials), and inventory valuation methods (FIFO, LIFO, Weighted Average).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with accounting/ERP systems is an advantage.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams (finance, procurement, warehouse).
- Good communication and organizational skills.
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Job Role:
- Record and monitor daily inventory transactions in the accounting system.
- Assist in preparing and analyzing cost reports for materials, labor, and overhead.
- Perform monthly inventory reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
- Support in periodic stock counts and variance analysis.
- Maintain accurate costing records and ensure compliance with company policies.
- Assist in preparing journal entries and month-end closing related to inventory and cost accounts.
- Provide data to support budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control initiatives.
- Collaborate with procurement, warehouse, and other relevant teams to ensure proper cost allocation.
- Prepare reports on inventory aging, stock movement, and cost trends.
- Support internal and external audits with required documentation.
More about Kenangan Brands
- Kopi Kenangan, a much loved coffee chain store with more than 900 outlets across Indonesia;
- Kenangan Coffee Malaysia with more than 120 coffee outlets;
- Kenangan Coffee Singapore with 9 stores;
- Kenangan Coffee India launched in Apr 2025, 3 stores with aggressive growth plan; and
- Kopi Kenangan Hanya Untukmu, our Ready-To-Drink FMCG subsidiary.
