# Cost Controller (0092 Sept 2026)

**Company:** [Royal Ocean Marine](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/fCSFmp1vRuEu2Di2jMLrix.md)
**Location:** Singapore, Singapore
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Account/Finance (All Industries)

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## Description

We are currently partnering with a MNC shipowner based in Singapore for the opening of

**Cost Controller**

**About the role**

Monitor, analyze, and optimize operating costs for a portfolio of vessels under ship management within an operational unit, with precise tracking of daily cost and granular variance analysis. Act as a key business partner to operational teams by challenging variances and providing clear, qualitative, and concise financial insights on vessel cost performance.

**Key responsibilities**

-   Ensure detailed analytical monitoring of vessel operating costs (crew, maintenance, consumables, insurance, fuel, food, etc.)
-   Ensure the reliability of the standard daily cost for each vessel in scope and conduct in-depth variance analysis between standard and actuals
-   Work at a granular level: by vessel, by cost item, by cost breakdown, by status
-   Monthly review of the PO module and backlog status (open orders, invoices not received, unmatched purchase orders) with operational teams
-   Ensure rigorous monitoring of Variation Orders in both analytical tracking and contract/project recharges
-   Produce qualitative and concise financial analyses to explain variances and support decision-making
-   Challenge operational teams (Vessel manager, Crewing manager, etc.) on financial performance, acting as a credible and solution-oriented partner
-   Participate in management reviews and contribute to budget arbitration preparation
-   Work closely with accounting to ensure proper recording of accruals in line with operational activity
-   Lead the preparation of vessel budgets in close collaboration with operational departments while ensuring completeness and consistency of forecasts

## Requirements

**Requirement**

-   Bachelor's degree minimum in Finance / Accounting or equivalent
-   3–8 years experience in operational controlling (maritime/industry preferred)
-   Strong experience in operational cost control
-   Strong accounting and analytical control skills
-   Reporting and KPI production
-   Advanced Excel and ERP (Oracle preferred)
-   Strong analytical and organizational skills
-   Business partnering and leadership

## Benefits

Chan Chee Meng

EA 07C3069

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