Cost Accountant (Supply Chain,Mandarin Speaker)

Michael Page; Selangor; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established professional services firm in Malaysia is seeking a Costing & Reporting Analyst. This role involves product costing, transfer pricing calculations, and financial reporting. Candidates should have an MBA or ICMA, strong SAP and Excel skills, and excellent communication abilities. The organization offers hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive culture.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Opportunities for professional growth

Permanent role in a stable organization

Collaborative company culture

Qualifications

• Solid supply chain finance experience is required.
• Experience in a manufacturing or Fortune 500 environment is a plus.
• Logistics exposure is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform product costing for new and existing materials.
• Carry out transfer pricing calculations and standard costing.
• Prepare routine plant accruals and conduct P&L reviews.
• Manage inventory valuation and analyze purchase price variances.
• Execute material ledger closing for actual costing.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial planning

Month-end closing

Strong SAP skills

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Business partnering

Education

MBA (Finance)

ICMA

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

• Hybrid working arrangements for better work-life balance.
• A collaborative and engaging company culture.

About Our Client

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.

Job Description

• 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.

The Successful Applicant

• Minimum Qualifications
  • MBA (Finance) or ICMA with solid supply chain finance experience.
  • Hands‑on in 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.

What's on Offer

• 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!