Account Executive - Cost Accountant

Tica Climate Solutions Malaysia; Negeri Sembilan; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing solutions provider in Negeri Sembilan is seeking a meticulous Cost Accountant. You will calculate product costs, maintain asset ledgers, and provide operational support. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting, with fresh graduates or those with 1-2 years of relevant experience welcomed. Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems like SAP is a plus. Candidates must have strong communication skills in Chinese, English, and Malay, and be detail-oriented with a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduate or 1-2 years of relevant experience in cost accounting or data analysis.
• Understanding of standard costing, actual costing, and labor efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Calculate product costs and maintain asset ledgers.
• Assist in establishing a standard cost system and participate in cost data collection.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist in stock counts.

Skills

Proficient in Excel

Understanding of cost accounting concepts

Proficient in Chinese

Proficient in English

Proficient in Malay

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Yonyou, Kingdee)

Job description

Tica Climate Solutions Malaysia – Kampung Baharu Nilai, Negeri Sembilan

We are seeking a meticulous and numbers-oriented Cost Accountant to join our team. Under the guidance of senior colleagues, you will be responsible for executing factory cost accounting, inventory monitoring, and related accounting tasks. This is an excellent opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of manufacturing cost operations and build a solid foundation for your career development.

Core Responsibilities

Calculate product costs, maintain asset ledgers, complete closing activities, and provide operational support.

Cost Accounting & Closing

Assist senior accountants in establishing and maintaining the standard cost system; participate in cost data collection and periodic updates.

Accumulate and allocate materials, labor, and manufacturing overhead; calculate actual product costs and perform cost analysis (variance analysis).

Be responsible for journal entries and data review for production cost-related accounts; complete month-end and year-end cost closing under guidance, ensuring timely closing.

Perform monthly analysis of inventory and production cost accounts, identifying significant fluctuations.

Cost Analysis & Operational Support

Perform work order cost analysis, track variances between actual costs and standard costs, promptly report anomalies, and follow up on corrective actions.

Monitor the closure of production work orders, tracking the timeliness and accuracy of material issues/returns and labor hour reporting.

Assist in and track sales project quotations, project cost warnings, and variance analysis.

Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods; participate in stock counts; assist in analyzing and tracking the resolution of count discrepancies.

Verify the timeliness and accuracy of daily inventory transactions; assist in improving book-to-physical differences.

Collect and perform preliminary analysis of key operational data, such as raw material utilization rates and factory productivity and efficiency.

Assist in monitoring the scrap disposal process to ensure procedural compliance.

Fixed Asset Management

Maintain fixed asset records, ensuring information is accurate and complete.

Calculate monthly fixed asset depreciation and assist in processing asset acquisitions, transfers, and disposals.

Supporting Tasks

Provide timely and accurate cost data support for financial and operational analysis.

Actively participate in other departmental support tasks.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Fresh graduate; or 1-2 years of relevant experience in cost accounting, data analysis, or production operations within a manufacturing environment.

Understanding of fundamental cost accounting concepts (e.g., standard costing, actual costing, work orders, raw material utilization, equipment utilization, labor efficiency).

Proficient Excel skills. Candidates with experience using the cost modules of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Yonyou, Kingdee, etc.) is a plus.

Proactive, detail-oriented, and rigorous work attitude with strong learning ability and teamwork spirit. Candidates who are keen to collaborate and communicate with various departments such as Production and Warehouse are preferred.

Ability to communicate professionally in Chinese and English. Proficiency in Malay is also required for this role.