Assoc Analyst, Accountant (1 year contract)

Ansell; Seremban; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ansell is seeking an Assoc Analyst, Accountant on a 1 year contract to join our Seremban team. You will handle costing, month-end activities, and provide insights to drive cost reduction and productivity improvements across manufacturing operations.

The role requires a strong foundation in costing, general accounting, and Malaysian GAAP, with ERP experience and ability to work with cross-functional teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and asset management initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with major in Accounting or professional Accountancy qualification, in ACCA, MACPA, CIMA or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years related working experience in an Accounts Dept. in a medium/large manufacturing Organization and skilled in using personal computers.
• Acquires knowledge of Costing and General Accounting and thorough knowledge of Malaysian GAAP and International Accounting Standards.
• Possess extensive experience with ERP systems and other office suite software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update standard costs for raw materials and packaging materials in D365, and perform analysis of Actual vs Standard Cost variances to identify cost drivers and improvement opportunities.
• Manage costing master data, including Bills of Materials (BOM), routings, manufacturing costing structures, and inventory valuation methods, ensuring compliance with accounting policies and accurate cost reporting
• Execute month-end closing activities related to manufacturing costing, inventory valuation, and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), ensuring timely and accurate submission of management reports and reconciliations
• Perform detailed cost and variance analysis, including material, labor, overhead, and manufacturing variances, to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for cost optimization
• Review and monitor production overhead allocation and absorption rates to ensure accurate product costing and financial reporting
• Partner with Operations and cross-functional teams by providing costing insights and financial analysis to support cost reduction, productivity improvement, and operational efficiency initiatives
• Prepare and maintain standard cost roll-ups for new finished goods and analyze year-on-year cost changes to support pricing and business planning activities
• Support the preparation of forecasts, annual budgets, and business plans by providing costing assumptions, financial analysis, and operational insights
• Responsible for half year and full year inventory count and to ensure it is being conducted properly and timely
• Support Fixed Asset management activities, including capitalization, asset verification, and maintenance of accurate asset records, while conducting periodic assessments of inventory and fixed asset write-off risks to mitigate financial exposure and improve asset utilization
• Assist in ad-hoc task or reporting as required by superior and support other functions within the Finance Department.

Skills

Costing

General accounting

Malaysian GAAP

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

ACCA/MACPA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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Assoc Analyst, Accountant (1 year contract)

At Ansell, we stay two steps ahead of workplace risk to deliver innovative safety solutions that enhance people's quality of life. As a global leader in protection solutions, we design and develop a wide range of products including gloves, clothing, and other protective gear to keep workers safe and productive across industrial, medical, and consumer applications.

Discover more about our company, our people, and our values by visiting us at Ansell.

Ansell is looking for a Costing Executive to join our team in Seremban!

In this position you will play a vital role in costing books closure, standard costs roll up, involvement in budget and forecast preparation, preparation of month end reporting. This role also requires supporting Costing Manager in providing information to Operations Team for Cost reduction/ productivity improvement initiatives.

What benefits and opportunities do Ansell offer?

• Competitive compensation plan, including a performance based annual incentive.
• A culture of belonging and inclusion, collaboration thrives, and everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered—across our global community.
• Ansell University, LinkedIn Learning and Mentorship programs to develop professional and interpersonal skills.
• Opportunities to advance and grow within the company through LinkedIn Learning and Mentorships.

What your role will be?

• Maintain and update standard costs for raw materials and packaging materials in D365, and perform analysis of Actual vs Standard Cost variances to identify cost drivers and improvement opportunities.
• · Manage costing master data, including Bills of Materials (BOM), routings, manufacturing costing structures, and inventory valuation methods, ensuring compliance with accounting policies and accurate cost reporting
• Execute month-end closing activities related to manufacturing costing, inventory valuation, and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), ensuring timely and accurate submission of management reports and reconciliations
• Perform detailed cost and variance analysis, including material, labor, overhead, and manufacturing variances, to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for cost optimization
• Review and monitor production overhead allocation and absorption rates to ensure accurate product costing and financial reporting
• Partner with Operations and cross-functional teams by providing costing insights and financial analysis to support cost reduction, productivity improvement, and operational efficiency initiatives
• Prepare and maintain standard cost roll-ups for new finished goods and analyze year-on-year cost changes to support pricing and business planning activities
• Support the preparation of forecasts, annual budgets, and business plans by providing costing assumptions, financial analysis, and operational insights
• Responsible for half year and full year inventory count and to ensure it is being conducted properly and timely
• Support Fixed Asset management activities, including capitalization, asset verification, and maintenance of accurate asset records, while conducting periodic assessments of inventory and fixed asset write-off risks to mitigate financial exposure and improve asset utilization
• Assist in ad-hoc task or reporting as required by superior and support other functions within the Finance Department.

What will you bring to Ansell?

• Bachelor's degree with major in Accounting or professional Accountancy qualification, in ACCA, MACPA, CIMA or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years related working experience in an Accounts Dept. in a medium/large manufacturing Organization and skilled in using personal computers.
• Acquires knowledge of Costing and General Accounting and thorough knowledge of Malaysian GAAP and International Accounting Standards.
• Possess extensive experience with ERP systems and other office suite software.

Join us to lead the world to a safer future,

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ansell is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, marital status, parental status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Our Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion

Ansell’s vision is about creating safe spaces where all perspectives are valued alongside individual contributions. When we say that everyone deserves to belong, feel included and empowered at work., it's not just words. We want applicants to know that we endeavor to create an inclusive environment that will consider all, regardless of age, gender, background, disability, veteran status, or experience alone! It’s what drives Ansell as an organization towards a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate, it’s what drives us to serve our customers and stakeholders with pride, and it’s what differentiates Ansell.

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MY Seremban Negeri Sembilan 70450 Lot 120 & 121

Lot 120 & 121Jalan Senawang 3 Senawang Industrial Estate

Seremban70450