Cost Accountant (Supply Chain,Mandarin Speaker)

APAC Michael Page; Malaysia; Hybrid; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Malaysia is seeking a Costing & Reporting Analyst to manage financial reporting and cost analysis. The role requires an MBA or ICMA holder with solid supply chain finance experience and strong SAP skills. You'll conduct P&L reviews, product costing, and execute standard costing processes. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive organization.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Opportunities for professional growth

Stable and supportive organization

Collaborative company culture

Qualifications

• Solid supply chain finance experience.
• Hands-on budgeting, financial planning, month-end closing.
• Experience in a manufacturing or Fortune 500 environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform product costing for newly developed materials.
• Conduct P&L reviews; liaise with plant teams.
• Execute quarterly and annual standard costing processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication abilities

Problem-solving

Business partnering

SAP skills

Advanced Excel skills

Education

MBA (Finance)

ICMA

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Overview

The Costing & Reporting Analyst will be responsible for managing financial reporting and cost analysis to support strategic decision-making within the accounting and finance department. This role requires strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving in the professional services industry.

Client Details

The employer is a well-established, large organization in the professional services industry, known for its commitment to delivering high-quality financial solutions. With a focus on innovation and operational excellence, the company provides a supportive environment for professional growth and career development.

Responsibilities

• Perform product costing for newly developed materials and re-cost existing materials when required.
• Carry out transfer pricing calculations in line with organizational policies.
• Execute quarterly and annual standard costing processes.
• Prepare routine plant accruals and support ad-hoc accrual requests from plants during the month.
• Conduct P&L reviews and liaise with plant teams to ensure all costs are accurately recorded.
• Process orders and maintenance order settlements in a timely manner.
• Generate and distribute Process Order Variance Reports to manufacturing plants for variance analysis and commentary.
• Ensure actual distribution cycles and assessment cycles are accurate and up to date.
• Perform inventory valuation (FIFO) and analyze purchase price variances (PPV).
• Manage cost of goods sold (COGS) distribution and production volume allocation to cost components.
• Execute material ledger closing for actual costing.
• Validate changes to BOM/BOL to ensure proper documentation and justification.
• Responsible for monthly reporting of conversion costs (plan vs actual) and submission to the CoE for analysis and commentary.
• Prepare cost estimates for New Product Developments (NPD), coordinating closely with relevant stakeholders.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy of related accounts.

Qualifications

• MBA (Finance) or ICMA with solid supply chain finance experience.
• Hands-on budgeting, financial planning, and month-end closing.
• Experience in a manufacturing or Fortune 500 environment; logistics exposure is a plus.
• Strong SAP and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and business partnering abilities.

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements for better work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth within the professional services industry.
• A permanent role with a stable and supportive organization.
• A collaborative and engaging company culture.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Costing & Reporting Analyst, we encourage you to apply today!

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Angie Teh on [phone].