Cost Control Specialist

Posted by Digitoria Media Limited · Victoria - BC, British Columbia

Expires in 13 days Research & Consulting
Vacancies
1
Job category
Posted
June 01, 2026
Expires in
13 days
Job ID
20260601-204814

Job description

 

Employment type: full time, indeterminate

Qualifications and skills:

  • 2 years of experience in a cost control, financial analysis, accounting, or related position is preferred.
  • Diploma or degree relevant disciplines is preferred
  • Experience with e-commerce, international trade, logistics, or cross-border operations is an asset.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other business software applications.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
  • High attention to detail and ability to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Key responsibilities:

  • Monitor and control operational costs related to cross-border e-commerce activities, including procurement, logistics, warehousing, fulfillment, and platform service fees.
  • Process and review purchase records, invoices and vendor contracts to ensure cost accuracy and identify unnecessary expenses.
  • Conduct cost comparisons and pricing analysis of suppliers, shipping providers, and other third-party service providers to identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Monitor foreign exchange impacts, customs-related expenses, and cross-border transaction fees affecting company operation.
  • Analyze sales performance and operational expenses across different markets, including the United States, Mexico, and New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, China and England.
  • Conduct research to assist in evaluation new business opportunities and pricings strategies
  • Assist management in developing budgeting plans, cost-control measures and financial projections for current operations and new market expansion initiatives.
  • Assist the management in improving operational efficiency, inventory control, and logistics coordination
  • Support monthly and annual accounting activities by compiling cost data and financial records
  • Identify financial risks, unusual cost fluctuations, operational inefficiencies, or potentially fraudulent activities in cross border transactions and online orders and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
  • Prepare reports, summaries and forecasts to support management decision-making

 

Additional requirement:

  • Work extra hours when necessary.
  • Ability to travel may be required

Benefits:

  • 10 day paid annual leave or 4% gross salary.