Costing Assistant Manager

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia, a leading precision engineering and manufacturing organization, seeks an experienced cost accountant to manage production costing, inventory valuation, and standard cost allocations across manufacturing processes.

You will analyze materials and variances, support budgets and forecasts, and partner with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving initiatives. Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel is essential to deliver clear, executive-ready financial commentary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in finance or accounting and related discipline.
• At least 5 years in manufacturing cost accounting or plant finance.
• Proficient in standard costing, BOM management, and cost variance analysis.
• Strong spreadsheet modeling and ERP system experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee product costing, inventory valuation, and standard cost allocations in ERP.
• Analyze manufacturing expenditure including direct materials and variances to drive cost efficiency.
• Support annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and product pricing models.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving initiatives and optimize financial performance.
• Assist with system enhancements and provide clear reporting commentary for executives.

Skills

Cost accounting

BOM management

Cost variance analysis

ERP proficiency

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor Degree

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

about the company.

A leading precision engineering and manufacturing organization known for delivering high-performance tools and materials, providing an environment that values continuous process improvement and operational growth.

about the job.

In this role, you will manage production costing and inventory valuation to enhance cost control and operational profitability across manufacturing processes.

• Oversee product costing, inventory valuation, and standard cost allocations within enterprise resource systems.
• Analyze manufacturing expenditure, including direct materials, work-in-progress, and production variances to drive cost efficiency.
• Support annual budgeting cycles, rolling financial forecasts, and product pricing models.
• Partner with cross-functional operational teams to identify cost-saving initiatives and optimize financial performance.
• Assist with system enhancements and deliver clear reporting commentary for executive management.

skills and experience required.

• Degree in finance, accounting, or a related professional discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing cost accounting or plant finance operations.
• Strong technical background in standard costing, bill of materials management, and cost variance analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet financial modeling and hands-on exposure to enterprise resource planning systems.
• Solid analytical capabilities with effective communication skills to collaborate across operational units.

skills

no additional skills required

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Bachelor Degree