Cost Accounting Manager

About Asia Pulp & Paper and Golden Century Paper

Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) is one of the world’s largest integrated paper group with over 100,000 employees. APP products are sold in over 150 countries worldwide with manufacturing units around the world.

Golden Century Paper , a dynamic member of the Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) family, has been enriching lives through our PASEO, Virjoy and Livi tissue products in Taiwan since 2009. Our vertically integrated business model ensures unmatched competitiveness, from seedling growth to product processing. Our mission is to uplift lives with quality tissue products, making every day a bit more comfortable and enjoyable.

Key responsibilities & accountability:

1. Financial Oversight: Manage and optimize all finance and accounting operations for the mill, serving as a strategic financial partner to the operational team.
2. Costing & Month-End Excellence: Lead product costing, inventory valuation, and month-end closing activities to ensure precise financial reporting.
3. Variance & Performance Analysis: Conduct deep-dive manufacturing cost and variance analysis to uncover insights, drive cost efficiencies, and boost operational performance.
4. Budgeting & Forecasting: Drive the annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes, translating operational metrics into actionable management reports.
5. Governance & Control: Safeguard company assets by implementing robust inventory controls, ensuring strict compliance, and maintaining high standards of financial governance.

Qualifications and Skills:

1. Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

2. Experience:

• 6+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience, with at least 2-3 years in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the FMCG sectors.
• Solid background with professional experience in a CPA/accounting firm is highly preferred.
• FMCG Costing Expertise: Proven experience in standard costing, BOM (Bill of Materials) analysis, variance analysis, and handling high-volume SKU inventory valuation.
• System Literacy: Advanced proficiency in SAP/ERP systems and expert-level MS Excel skills.
• Analytical Mindset: Strong logical thinking with the ability to translate complex manufacturing data into actionable business and financial insights.

3. Language: Good verbal and written English communication skills.