Cost Control - Warehouse

The Operation teams at Shopee covers the operational end-to-end process, from when the buyer searches for a product listed on the Shopee platform, to the moment the buyer receives the products. The team analyses and monitors operational KPIs across the region and conducts root cause analysis when operation performance fluctuates. The Operations team comprises Customer Service, Payment, Listings, Warehouse, Logistics, Seller Operations and Fraud.

Job Description:

• Develop, implement, and continuously refine cost control policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure effective financial management across the organization.
• Partner with stakeholders to challenge cost assumptions and promote cost efficiency initiatives.
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to collect, validate, and consolidate monthly budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Maintain and improve cost tracking tools, templates, and dashboards to enhance reporting efficiency and transparency.
• Monitor and analyze actual spending against approved budgets, identify variances, and provide actionable insights to ensure alignment with financial targets.
• Prepare and deliver timely, accurate, and insightful weekly and monthly cost reports for management review.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of cost accruals, working closely with Finance and Accounting teams to support month-end closing processes.
• Support ad hoc analysis, reporting, and strategic projects related to cost control and operational efficiency as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in cost control, budgeting, or related finance/operational roles.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and the end-to-end budgeting cycle (planning, monitoring, and reporting).
• High attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy and timeliness in documentation and reporting.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and propose practical solutions.
• Proficienct in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, complex formulas) with strong capability in handling, analyzing, and interpreting datasets.