ACCOUNTS EXECUTIVE

GAUMANN FILTRATION SDN. BHD.; Kulai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaumann Filtration Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an Account Executive to support finance and accounting duties in a manufacturing setting. You will handle financial reporting, costing, and inventory accounting, ensuring accurate records to back business operations.

You will coordinate with Production, Purchasing, and Warehouse to monitor costs, implement improvements, and assist budgeting and forecasting activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in automotive or filtration manufacturing is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of manufacturing costing, inventory accounting, and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, SQL Accounting, AutoCount, or equivalent).
• Good understanding of Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS) and tax regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and meet reporting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports, journal entries, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Prepare audit schedules and support internal and external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and internal controls.
• Maintain product costing, including direct materials, direct labour, subcontracting, and manufacturing overhead.
• Analyse manufacturing costs, production variances, and COGS.
• Monitor production costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Support annual standard cost updates and new product costing exercises.
• Work closely with Production, Purchasing, and Warehouse departments to ensure costing accuracy.
• Monitor inventory valuation and stock movements.
• Perform inventory reconciliations between physical stock and accounting records.
• Participate in cycle counts and annual stock take activities.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions with relevant departments.
• Ensure accurate recording of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Analyse gross profit margins, production efficiency, inventory turnover, and purchasing variances.
• Prepare cost analysis reports to support management decision‑making.
• Review manufacturing variances, material usage, scrap, and production yield.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent worker

MS Excel

Financial reporting

Costing

Inventory accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent

Tools

SAP

SQL Accounting

AutoCount

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are looking for a responsible, analytical, and detail-oriented Account Executive to support the company's finance and accounting functions within our automotive oil filter manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial reporting, costing, inventory accounting, and ensuring accurate financial records to support business operations.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare monthly financial reports, journal entries, and general ledger reconciliations.

Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities.

Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.

Prepare audit schedules and support internal and external auditors.

Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and internal controls.

2. Manufacturing Costing

Maintain product costing, including direct materials, direct labour, subcontracting, and manufacturing overhead.

Analyse manufacturing costs, production variances, and cost of goods sold (COGS).

Monitor production costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction.

Support annual standard cost updates and new product costing exercises.

Work closely with Production, Purchasing, and Warehouse departments to ensure costing accuracy.

3. Inventory Accounting & Control

Monitor inventory valuation and stock movements.

Perform inventory reconciliations between physical stock and accounting records.

Participate in cycle counts and annual stock take activities.

Investigate inventory discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions with relevant departments.

Ensure accurate recording of raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods.

Analyse gross profit margins, production efficiency, inventory turnover, and purchasing variances.

Prepare cost analysis reports to support management decision‑making.

Review manufacturing variances, material usage, scrap, and production yield.

Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities.

5. Compliance & Process Improvement

Ensure compliance with company financial policies and internal control procedures.

Support continuous improvement of accounting processes and reporting efficiency.

Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, bankers, and government authorities when required.

Perform other finance and accounting duties assigned by Management.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.

Minimum 3–5 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.

Experience in automotive or filtration manufacturing is an added advantage.

Knowledge of manufacturing costing, inventory accounting, and financial reporting.

Experience with ERP systems (SAP, SQL Accounting, AutoCount, or equivalent).

Good understanding of Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS) and tax regulations.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Able to work independently and meet reporting deadlines.

Preferred Skills

Experience in manufacturing cost analysis.

Familiar with inventory management and stock reconciliation.

Understanding of production processes and Bill of Materials (BOM).

Experience supporting ISO/IATF or customer audits is an advantage.

Good teamwork and cross‑functional communication skills.

Why Join Gaumann Filtration Sdn. Bhd.?

Opportunity to grow with a fast‑expanding automotive filtration manufacturer.

Exposure to manufacturing costing and financial analysis.

Collaborative working environment with cross‑functional departments.

Career development opportunities within finance and manufacturing operations.

Your application will include the following questions:

• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• How many years' experience do you have as an account executive?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years of accounting experience do you have?
• Have you worked in a role which requires experience with product pricing and costing strategy?
• Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
• How would you rate your Mandarin language skills?