Resume Objective
Analytical Cost Accountant with 5 years of experience in Canadian manufacturing environments, specialising in standard cost development and margin analysis. Seeking a role where I can apply my costing expertise to identify inefficiencies and support data-driven operational decisions.
Key Skills to Highlight
- Standard costing and cost of goods sold (COGS)
- Variance analysis (material, labour, overhead)
- Inventory valuation and cycle counting
- Bill of materials (BOM) review
- ERP systems (SAP CO, Oracle Manufacturing)
- Job costing and project costing
- Budgeting and cost forecasting
- Microsoft Excel (advanced modelling)
Sample Work Experience Bullets
- Maintained standard cost database for 1,200+ SKUs, updating rates quarterly based on supplier pricing and labour studies.
- Prepared weekly manufacturing variance reports analysing material usage, labour efficiency, and overhead absorption.
- Conducted monthly physical and cycle count inventory reconciliations, investigating and resolving count discrepancies.
- Partnered with operations and procurement teams to identify $800K in annualised cost reduction opportunities.
- Supported annual standard cost rollover process, ensuring accurate product margins for the pricing and sales teams.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounting or Finance from a recognised Canadian university.
Relevant Certifications
- CPA designation (CPA Canada)
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA) — now integrated into CPA
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