Costing Executive

Fulijaya Manufacturing; Kulim; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Costing Executive to manage inventory valuation, standard costing, and cost control across production and supply chains. You will support budgeting, variance analysis, and cross-functional cost optimization initiatives.

The role requires a degree in accounting or cost accounting, 2–4 years in manufacturing costing, and strong Excel skills. You will work under tight deadlines and contribute to profitability improvements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Accounting or relevant field.
• 2 - 4 years of working experience in Costing in manufacturing industry.
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accountancy or equivalent.
• Excellent skill in Microsoft Office Excel.
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines.
• Detailed and meticulous.
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Good problem solving and analytical skills.
• Good initiative to drive results.
• Team player with a positive working attitude.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for inventory valuation and product costing
• Collect data from production and develop new standard cost for manufacturing process and update standard cost on existing operating activity
• Liaise with purchasing team and supply chain team for cost related information and bill of materials
• Carry out variance analysis on standard cost against actual cost for on job and existing items for inaccuracies and cost control purpose
• Perform detailed cost analysis associated with raw materials, production processes, finished goods, packaging and distribution to identify areas for cost reduction improvement opportunities
• Review product pricing in regards to cost analysis and profitability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement cost optimization initiatives, such as process improvements, waste reduction, supplier negotiations, and alternative sourcing strategies
• Highly involved in budget preparation, prepare monthly analysis of production costs and actual against budget
• Perform PO related analysis and prepare related reports for review
• Oversee the inventory process and record as well as involved in yearly and monthly count

Skills

Costing

Budgeting

Analytical skills

Team player

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accountancy

Degree in Management Accounting or Cost Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

The Costing Executive is responsible for reviewing overall costing and compliance with statutory requirements as well as meeting the deadline for all relevant submissions. Support other relevant management roles and ensure that the quality management system achieves its intended results.

Key responsibilities

Responsible for inventory valuation and product costing

Collect data from production and develop new standard cost for manufacturing process and update standard cost on existing operating activity

Liaise with purchasing team and supply chain team for cost related information and bill of materials

Carry out variance analysis on standard cost against actual cost for on job and existing items for inaccuracies and cost control purpose

Perform detailed cost analysis associated with raw materials, production processes, finished goods, packaging and distribution to identify areas for cost reduction improvement opportunities

Review product pricing in regards to cost analysis and profitability

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement cost optimization initiatives, such as process improvements, waste reduction, supplier negotiations, and alternative sourcing strategies

Highly involved in budget preparation, prepare monthly analysis of production costs and actual against budget

Perform PO related analysis and prepare related reports for review

Oversee the inventory process and record as well as involved in yearly and monthly count

About you

Degree in Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Accounting or relevant field

2 - 4 years of working experience in Costing in manufacturing industry

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accountancy or equivalent

Excellent skill in Microsoft Office Excel

Ability to work independently under tight deadlines

Detailed and meticulous

Able to communicate effectively

Good problem solving and analytical skills

Good initiative to drive results

Team player with a positive working attitude