Costing Executive

Elite Material (Penang) Sdn. Bhd.; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Malaysia is seeking a Finance professional to maintain cost accuracy, analyze variances, and prepare financial reports. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting, with at least two years of experience in a manufacturing setting. Proficiency in both Mandarin and English is required for effective communication. The role includes responsibilities such as cost reporting, budgeting, and supporting treasury activities, along with various administrative tasks related to compliance.

Benefits

Annual Leave

Annual Bonus

Training Provided

Allowance Provided

Overtime Pay

5 Working Days

Staff Meal

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in costing, variance analysis, and manufacturing finance is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update standard costing for accuracy of costs.
• Analyze cost variances with production departments.
• Prepare and analyze manufacturing cost reports.
• Support pricing analysis with relevant costing data.
• Manage stamp duty submissions and compliance tasks.
• Assist in treasury matters including cash flow management.
• Support monthly closing, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Prepare documentation for audits.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Costing experience

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Good verbal and written communication in Mandarin and English

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Min 2 years and above of relevant working experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in costing, variance analysis, and manufacturing finance is highly preferred.
• Proficient in standard costing and variance analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with ERP systems.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in both Mandarin and English. We are seeking candidates proficient in Mandarin to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update standard costing, ensuring accuracy of material, labor, and manufacturing overhead costs.
• Work closely with production departments to understand and analyze cost variances, including material variance, labor variance, and manufacturing overhead variance.
• Prepare and analyze manufacturing cost reports, including inventory valuation, cost allocation, and cost variance analysis.
• Support quotation and pricing analysis by providing relevant costing and financial data based on business or departmental requirements.
• Responsible for stamp duty submissions and related administrative tasks, including preparation, coordination, and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Assist the Finance team in managing treasury-related matters, including cash flow arrangements, fund utilization, and payment planning to ensure operational efficiency.
• Support monthly closing, budgeting, and forecasting related to manufacturing costs.
• Assist in internal and external audits by preparing costing and treasury documentation.
• Perform any other ad-hoc duties assigned by immediate superior or management.

Benefits

• Annual Leave
• Annual Bonus
• Training Provided
• Allowance Provided
• Overtime Pay
• 5 Working Days
• Staff Meal