Cost Monitoring & Analysis: Monitor and analyze monthly/quarterly/annual direct and indirect costs across departments and projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with budget forecasts.
Cost and Management Reporting: Prepare and present regular cost reports for management review, highlighting key variances and trends.
Cost Allocation: Review and allocate costs related to raw materials, labor, overheads, and inventory, ensuring proper cost absorption and accurate financial records.
Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts related to cost management, including variance analysis and corrective actions.
Inventory Management: Ensure accurate valuation of inventory and reconcile inventory discrepancies with financial records.
Internal Controls and Process Improvement: Develop and maintain cost accounting procedures and internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
Cost Optimization: Identify opportunities for cost reduction and provide recommendations to improve profitability without compromising quality.
Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams (production, procurement, and operations) to gather relevant cost data and provide financial insights.
ERP System Maintenance: Manage and update cost data in the company’s ERP system, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.
Audit Support: Assist in internal and external audits by providing necessary cost-related documentation and explanations.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Professional certifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA) are an advantage.
Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of relevant work experience in cost accounting, management accounting, business management, or a similar finance role.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP). Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) skills are a must. Dashboard software (Power BI, etc.) is an advantage.
Analytical Skills: Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities with keen attention to detail.
Experience in manufacturing or project-based industries.
Knowledge of financial reporting requirements.
Strong adaptability, organizational, and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities effectively.
Good communication skills in Bahasa Malaysia and English, both written and spoken. Ability to communicate in Korean is an added advantage.