Product Cost Control Clerk
せいひんげんかかんりじむいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Production-Related Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Production Site Clerks
Summary
Clerical role involving the calculation, analysis, and management of product costs in manufacturing.
Description
Product cost control clerks aggregate and calculate cost elements such as material costs, labor costs, and manufacturing indirect costs, and perform variance analysis between standard costs and actual costs. They use ERP systems and cost accounting software to prepare monthly and annual cost reports. They collaborate with management and production control departments to support cost reduction and budgeting.
Future Outlook
Amid the globalization and digital transformation (DX) of manufacturing, the introduction of real-time cost management and automation tools is advancing, increasing demand for specialized professionals with data analysis skills.
Personality Traits
Analytical orientation / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility / Strong with numbers
Work Style
Flex time / Manufacturing industry work / Office work / Partial remote possible
Career Path
Cost Management Staff → Cost Management Leader → Accounting Department Manager → Management Accounting Staff → CFO
Required Skills
Basic Accounting Knowledge / Cost Accounting System / ERP Basic Knowledge / Excel (Advanced)
Recommended Skills
BI Tools / Data Extraction with SQL / Reading English Materials / VBA (Automation)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | The ability to logically analyze multiple cost data and identify the causes of variances is required. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Even small cost variances can impact management decisions, making accurate data processing essential. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it involves handling large volumes of numerical data with a demand for highly accurate calculations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Cost analysis tasks emphasize the accurate application of existing methods, with creativity being somewhat less necessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily desk work with almost no heavy physical labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Japan Chamber of Commerce Bookkeeping Certification Level 2
Aliases
- Cost Management Clerk
- Manufacturing Cost Management Staff
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