Cost and Commercial Executive

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An anonymous company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Commercial Executive to manage cost information and maintain an expenses database. The role involves detailed cost analysis to support efficiency and profitability. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in business or finance, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in financial software. This position offers health insurance, maternity leave, and opportunities for promotion.

Benefits

Health insurance

Maternity leave

Meal provided

Opportunities for promotion

Parental leave

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s in business/finance or any other relevant course.
• Must have an analytical personality.
• Proficient in spreadsheet, databases, MS office and financial software applications.

Responsibilities

• Collect cost information and maintain an expenses database.
• Conduct detailed analysis of costs associated with production and operations.
• Implement measures to reduce cost and improve efficiency.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Collaboration

Data analysis

Proficient in MS Office

Education

Bachelor's in business/finance or relevant course

Tools

Financial software applications

Databases

Spreadsheets

Job description

Collect cost information and maintain an expenses database.

Gather, assemble and verify data that will be used for costing purpose.

Conduct detailed analysis of costs associated with production, operations, services, identify cost drivers and monitor cost trends to support cost control initiatives.

Implement measures to reduce cost, improve efficiency, enhance profitability, regularly review cost allocation methods and ensure accuracy in cost reporting.

Assist in the preparation of project budget, annual budgets, periodic forecasts and collaborate with department heads to develop realistic budget estimates.

Maintain and enhance costing systems to ensure accuracy, reliability of cost data, streamline cost accounting processes and implement best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum bachelor’s in business/finance or any other relevant course.
• Willingness to travel for work.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and partnering skills.
• Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret data.
• Must have an analytical personality.
• Proficient in spreadsheet, databases, MS office and financial software applications.
• A team player must be able to work with different levels and departments.
• A self‑motivator, eager to learn and grow.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Maternity leave
• Meal provided
• Opportunities for promotion
• Parental leave

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Commercial Executive?
• Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?
• How would you rate your English language skills?
• Are you willing to undergo a pre‑employment background check?