Assistant Costing Manager (Manufacturing / Pharma)

Biocon Biologics; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, is seeking a professional to manage costing and inventory activities. The role requires a degree in Accounting, 5-8 years of experience in manufacturing environments, and proficiency in SAP. The company offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and insurance coverage

Annual and casual leave

Complimentary duty meals

Access to in-house gym/sports room

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of costing experience in medium to large manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of costing, inventory management, and accounting principles.
• Exposure to Lean Six Sigma or process improvement initiatives is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost and yield analysis on gross margins and production orders.
• Ensure inventory valuation aligns with company and accounting standards.
• Prepare management reports and templates for group reporting.

Skills

Costing experience in manufacturing environments

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Accounting or equivalent

Professional qualification (CIMA, ACCA, etc.)

Tools

SAP (FI, CO, MM, and PP modules)

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Purpose

This position is to manage the inventory and costing related activities to ensure effective inventory controls are in place and processes are compatible with finance accounting & reporting. The role will prepare management reports and templates for reporting to India relevant to the area of responsibilities covered.

Job Responsibilities

Costing

• Perform cost and yield analysis on gross margins, production orders and investigate cost variances
• Review landed cost calculation on all imported materials and products
• Prepare forecast costs based on senior management requests
• Perform roll up and release of standard cost on a yearly basis, new materials or when there are significant changes to costs

Inventory

• Ensure inventory valuation is aligned to Biocon group and accounting standards
• Lead in the annual or ad-hoc physical inventory count process

Continuous improvements

• Identify opportunities and make constructive suggestions to improve the process

Reporting

• Prepare management reports and templates for group reporting and site management presentation
• Meet deadline for various internal and external management for inventory and costing reporting

Others

• Support the finance team during month end close and statutory audits

Assists in annual budgeting or forecasting process

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or equivalent; professional qualification (CIMA, ACCA, etc.) preferred
• 5–8 years of costing experience in medium to large manufacturing environments (FMCG or Pharma preferred)
• Strong knowledge of costing, inventory management, and accounting principles
• Proficient in SAP (FI, CO, MM, and PP modules) and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Exposure to Lean Six Sigma or process improvement initiatives is an advantage

About The Benefits

At Biocon, you’ll receive a competitive salary and a robust benefits package—medical, dental, and insurance coverage that extends to you and your family. Enjoy annual and casual leave, complimentary duty meals, access to an in-house gym/sports room, and exceptional opportunities for career advancement.