Associate Manager,Cost Accounting

SC Johnson; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer goods company based in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a financial operations expert to manage cost accounting across the APAC region. The role involves financial planning, variance analysis, and optimizing supply chain costs. Candidates should have a degree in business, preferably Accountancy, and at least 4 years of FP&A experience. This position offers a chance to contribute to strategic financial objectives within an inclusive and diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of any business course, preferably Accountancy.
• At least 4 years' work experience in an FP&A role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and consolidate regional delivered cost reporting.
• Prepare and validate country, cluster, and regional DP reconciliations.
• Lead the budgeting and performance tracking of ocean freight costs.
• Budget and track Asahi P&L.
• Provide ad hoc financial reports as needed.
• Lead the budgeting process for Supply Chain Finance.
• Support validation of cost-saving initiatives.
• Champion Power BI automation for financial reporting.
• Coordinate SOAR self-assessments for compliance.

Skills

Financial planning

Variance analysis

Cost optimization

Power BI automation

Education

Business course (preferably Accountancy)

Job description

Overview

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

Pivotal role in regional cost accounting operations, with a focus on financial planning, variance analysis, and supply chain cost optimization across APAC. This position is based in Kuala Lumpur and reports to the Asia Pacific Supply Chain Finance Director.

Responsibilities

• Delivered Cost Management: Coordinate and consolidate regional delivered cost reporting across Budget, Actuals, and S&OP Forecast cycles to ensure financial accuracy and alignment with strategic goals.
• Delivered Profit Reconciliation: Prepare and validate country, cluster, and regional DP reconciliations to support performance tracking.
• Ocean Freight Budgeting: Lead the budgeting and performance tracking of ocean freight costs across all APAC markets, ensuring cost efficiency and alignment with financial targets.
• P&L Ownership: Budget and track Asahi P&L
• Ad hoc reporting: Provide ad hoc financial reports as needed to support the Regional Leadership
• Functional Budget Leadership: Lead the budgeting process for Procurement, Supply Chain Finance, and other supply chain functions, ensuring timely and accurate financial submissions.
• Cost Savings Validation—Support validation of cost-saving initiatives related to Procurement and Design-to-Value (DTV)
• Reporting Automation: Champion Power BI automation for financial reporting, enhancing data visualization, accessibility, and decision-making efficiency.
• Compliance and Controls: Coordinate SOAR self-assessments within Global Supply Chain to ensure compliance with internal controls and audit readiness.

Required Skills / Experience / Competencies

• Graduate of any business course, preferably Accountancy
• At least 4 years' work experience in a FP&A role

Preferred Skills / Experience / Competencies

• CPA or CMA
• Experience in Product Supply Finance is an asset

Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.

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