Cost Accountant

Flintex Consulting Pte Ltd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Flintex Consulting Pte Ltd in Malaysia is seeking a dedicated Cost Accountant to monitor, analyze, and control production costs to ensure accurate product costing and improved efficiency. You will manage cost accounting, inventory valuation, budgeting, and internal controls.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing cost accounting, with a preference for experience in steel or heavy manufacturing. This full-time position is located in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or cost accounting.
• Professional qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, ICAEW or equivalent) are advantageous.
• 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing cost accounting or finance.
• Experience in steel, metal, heavy manufacturing, or industrial sectors is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cost accounting: prepare and maintain accurate product costing, monitor costs, perform variance analysis.
• Inventory management: monitor valuation, reconcile materials, participate in stock counts, prepare cost reports.
• Budgeting & analysis: assist in annual budgets and cost forecasts, provide financial analysis for management decisions.
• Internal control & compliance: ensure adherence to policies and support audits, review costing procedures for accuracy.
• Cross-functional collaboration: work with Production, Procurement, Warehouse, Engineering and Sales to ensure costing accuracy and support pricing.

Skills

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Inventory management

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Cost Accounting

Professional accounting qualifications (ACCA/CIMA/CPA/ICAEW) advantageous

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Full time | Flintex Consulting Pte Ltd | Malaysia

Posted On 28/10/2026

Job Information

Work Experience 1-3 years

MYR 6000 - MYR 8000

City Johor Bahru

State/Province Johor

80000

Job Description

Purpose:

Responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and controlling production costs to ensure accurate product costing and improve operational efficiency.

Responsibility

Cost Accounting:

• Prepare and maintain accurate product costing.
• Monitor manufacturing costs, including raw materials, consumables, labour, and overhead expenses.
• Analyse production costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements.
• Perform cost allocation and ensure accurate recording of production costs.
• Conduct cost variance analysis and investigate significant deviations from budget or standard costs.

Inventory Management

• Monitor inventory valuation and ensure accurate inventory costing.
• Reconcile raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), finished goods, and scrap inventory.
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual stock counts.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, manufacturing performance reports, and management reports.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to inventory and cost accounting.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and financial reporting standards.

Budgeting & Analysis

• Assist in preparing annual budgets and production cost forecasts.
• Analyse manufacturing expenses and monitor departmental budgets.
• Provide financial analysis to support management decision-making.
• Evaluate the financial impact of process improvements, capital investments, and operational changes.

Internal Control & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and company policies.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and analysis.
• Review costing procedures and recommend improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Production, Procurement, Warehouse, Engineering, and Sales departments to ensure accurate costing information.
• Assist in pricing analysis by providing accurate cost data.
• Support ERP system enhancements related to costing and inventory management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Cost Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, ICAEW, or equivalent) are an advantage.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing industry for cost accounting, manufacturing accounting, or finance.
• Experience in the steel, metal, heavy manufacturing, or industrial sector is highly preferred.