Cost Controller

About the Role

Unilever is seeking a Cost Controller - Intern to join its Finance team. This full-time role is designed for individuals with 0-1 years of experience and focuses on supporting accurate cost tracking, financial reporting, and cost control within manufacturing operations. The intern will contribute to maintaining financial integrity by analyzing production costs, assisting with month-end activities, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal control requirements.

Role Purpose

The primary purpose of this internship is to provide valuable exposure to factory finance operations while contributing to operational efficiency and informed decision-making. The Cost Controller Intern will play a supportive role in managing financial data related to production and ensuring its accuracy and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the tracking, monitoring, and analysis of production costs, including labor, overhead, materials, and other manufacturing expenses.
• Assist in identifying cost variances and investigating discrepancies to ensure accurate cost allocation and reporting.
• Prepare regular financial reports and performance analyses to support business and operational decision-making.
• Maintain and update product pricing and cost information within relevant financial systems.
• Process and post cycle count adjustment documents to ensure inventory records remain accurate and up to date.
• Support month-end closing activities, including the preparation and posting of journal entries.
• Assist in reconciling financial and operational data to ensure reporting accuracy.
• Participate in cost optimization initiatives by analyzing trends and highlighting areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, internal controls, and financial governance requirements.
• Support Internal Controls submissions and assist with documentation required for audit and compliance purposes.

Required Experience

• 0-1 years of relevant experience.

Work Type

This is a full-time internship position.

Application Process

Further details regarding the application process will be provided upon inquiry. The salary for this position is not disclosed.