Cost Accountant

allnex; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Cost Accountant, where you will play a vital role in standard cost calculations and inventory control. In this dynamic position, you will collaborate with Finance, Manufacturing, and Business teams to ensure accurate product costing and process integrity. This innovative firm values diversity and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about making an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

International working experience

Career development opportunities

Strong team spirit

Openness to new ideas

Qualifications

• Up to 3 years of relevant experience as a Cost Accountant.
• Fresh Graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly standard cost calculations and ensure follow-up actions.
• Manage ad-hoc product costing requests and initiate corrective actions.
• Participate in month-end closing and reporting activities.

Skills

Analytical Skills

ERP Systems

Microsoft Excel

Cost Accounting Principles

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world for all nex>t generations – and that’s exactly what you can do by joining us!

Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly, and unusable without a coating. Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life.

Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that’s a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you’ll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings.

You’ll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who – as part of one of the world’s leading coating resins companies – serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.

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Position overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Cost Accountant to join the GBS Finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for standard cost calculations, inventory control, and supporting monthly financial closing activities. You will work closely with Finance, Manufacturing, and Business teams to ensure accurate product costing and process integrity. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience with ERP systems, and a solid understanding of cost accounting principles.

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Responsibilities

1. Perform monthly standard cost calculations and ensure follow-up actions are completed.
2. Act as a liaison between Finance, Manufacturing, and Business Management to address standard costing matters.
3. Manage ad-hoc product costing requests and initiate corrective actions when necessary.
4. Provide Finance and Manufacturing teams with visibility into costing issues and discrepancies.
5. Participate in month-end closing and reporting activities, ensuring completion in line with the financial closing calendar.
6. Maintain and regularly review process documentation for accuracy and compliance.
7. Oversee inventory control processes and follow up on tolling product activities.

Required skills and experience

1. Fresh Graduates are welcome to apply
2. Up to 3 years of relevant working experience as a Cost Accountant
3. Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to prioritise effectively.
4. Capable of working collaboratively within a team as well as independently.
5. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (including advanced functions such as pivot tables).
6. Basic understanding of accounting principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

We offer

We are proud to offer an international working experience with a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that, we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career.

Equal Employment Opportunity

allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.

Find out how you can make an impact!
Check out our careers page for available opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you.

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