Accounting & Finance / Costing Executive (Manufacturing Industry)

Spectrum Materials Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Seremban; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Malaysia is seeking a Costing Executive to manage the full set of accounts and prepare financial statements. The role requires at least a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, alongside 2-4 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include overseeing daily financial operations and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently. Fresh graduates are also encouraged to apply, with training provided.

Qualifications

• At least 2-4 years of experience in accounting department within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of GST/SST and tax regulations.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Handle full set of accounts including GL, AP, AR.
• Prepare financial statements and forecasts for businesses.
• Oversee daily finance operations such as payments and collections.
• Conduct variance analysis of costs vs budget/forecast.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Financial Management

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related professional qualifications

Job description

Accounting & Finance / Costing Executive (Manufacturing Industry)

Handling full set of accounts include GL, AP, AR, monthly reporting, and statements of accounts.

Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial reports and other related schedules.

Overseeing daily finance operations including the payment and collections.

Preparing financial statements, reports, and forecasts for the business to ensure financial stability.

Preparing income statements, balance sheets, tax returns, and reports required by regulatory authorities.

Responsible to produce and submission of accurate analyst reports (Profit & Loss, Budget, Cost Recovery, Billing/Collection and Cash Flow Status).

Prepare and maintain proper documentation and filing.

Identify, resolve, and follow up on discrepancies and outstanding matters arising from billing queries from customers.

Liaise with external parties such as external auditors, tax agents, lawyer, regulatory bodies and other relevant authorities on all pertinent matters.

Ensure compliance with accounting standards, GST/SST, tax regulations and other regulatory requirements.

Prepare payments for delivery to vendors and submit them to the Finance Manager for review/signature.

Monitoring, organize, analyze cost and consumption data included raw material, process, packaging and distribute to identify area for cost improvement opportunities.

Prepare monthly cost reports and conduct variance analysis vs budget/forecast.

Assist in annual budget preparation.

Responsible for monthly/quarterly/annual fixed assets inventory and stocktaking, analysis of fixed assets reserves, and preparation of relevant ledgers and report analysis.

Analyze manufacturing and inventory cost variances (material, labor, overhead).

Perform product costing setup, including yield and by-product accounting.

Complete other ad-hoc tasks assigned by the superior.

Job Requirements:

Possess at least a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related professional qualifications (e.g., MIA, ICAEW, ACCA, MICPA, CPA, CIMA).

Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in anaccounting department within manufacturing industrial gas or a similar industry.

Proficient accounting knowledge. Understand Financial Management knowledge, foreign trade import & export business and related policies and regulations.

Ability to work under minimum supervision, analytical, and a good team player.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Result-oriented, possess a strong sense of responsibility, urgency and commitment to meet deadlines.

Fresh graduates/Entry level applicants are encouraged to apply, and training is provided.

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