Cost Audit Analyst

About the Role

A prominent Shipping and Logistics organization in Singapore is expanding its team and is on the lookout for experienced professionals to join as a Cost Audit Analyst. This role requires meticulous attention to detail to help maintain financial accuracy and operational transparency within assigned program scopes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive reviews and reconciliations of invoices, ensuring accuracy and detailed issue tracking.
• Cross-verify invoice information with system data, contractual agreements, and master data to detect inconsistencies.
• Classify and investigate discrepancies including incorrect cost coding, rate differences, stay day errors, and deviations from standard operating procedures.
• Maintain organized documentation such as review files, evidence logs, and issue trackers to guarantee audit readiness and transparency.
• Report recurring and exceptional issues to management to facilitate prompt corrective actions.
• Compile and present reports on findings, emerging trends, and status updates for management oversight.
• Participate in improving standard operating procedures, monitoring key performance indicators, and advancing process efficiencies.
• Assist in automation and data validation initiatives by structuring review rules and categorizing exception types.
• Work independently on assigned tasks while coordinating effectively across cross-functional teams.

Candidate Profile and Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields is required.
• Between 2 to 5 years of professional experience within accounting, audit, accounts payable, internal control, compliance, shared services, or finance operations.
• Demonstrated skills in account reconciliation, verifying supporting documents, and detailed issue documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and managing large transaction datasets.
• Experience with invoice validation, audit controls, accounts payable processes, or cost governance is advantageous.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The employer deeply values equity, diversity, and inclusion and encourages candidates from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds to apply—even if they meet most but not all criteria.