Cost Accountant at BasiGo

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and driven Cost Accountant who is deeply aligned with our mission and values.

Key Responsibilities:

Inventory Management & Accounting

Collaborating with the warehouse/stores teams

• Maintain accurate records of all inventory movements including receipts, issues, transfers, and returns for service parts and CKD components.
• Perform regular stock reconciliations between physical inventory and system records.
• Oversee periodic and ad-hoc inventory counts; investigate, report and resolve variances. 
• Work with the Supply Chain and Operations teams to optimize inventory levels and reduce obsolescence.

Cost Accounting & Analysis

• Working with materials flow and assembly teams track and analyze costs related to e-bus assembly and after-sales service activities.
• Calculate and maintain standard costs for CKD parts and locally sourced components.
• Prepare monthly cost of goods sold (COGS) reports and inventory valuation schedules.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes, especially, with inventory and cost-related journal entries.
• Process and post various accounting transactions including AP,Reimbursements& Journal entries

Operational Finance Support

• Assist in developing and implementing inventory and cost accounting policies and procedures.
• Provide detailed cost analysis to support pricing, budgeting, and procurement decisions.
• Working with store keepers, monitor inventory KPIs and contribute to continuous improvement in inventory accuracy and cost efficiency.
• Prepare inventory related reports and documentation
• Undertake bank and other related accounting reconciliations

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and statutory accounting standards.
• Support the finance manager during statutory audit and ad hoc audits
• Support the finance team in implementing new financial systems, processes and ERP system enhancements related to inventory and costing.
• Enforcing the company’s finance and procurement policies, assisting in procurement

Skills & Competencies

• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in inventory and cost accounting, preferably in manufacturing or automotive industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field;CPA/ACCA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting
• Analytical mindset,  problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of inventory valuation methods (FIFO, weighted average, etc.).
• Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, or Odoo) and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with CKD assembly and/or automotive parts inventory is a strong advantage.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.