Costing Executive

Adhes Packaging Technology; Selangor; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions provider in Selangor is seeking a detail-oriented cost accountant. In this role, you will assist in analyzing cost data, maintaining accurate records, and optimizing manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate holds a diploma or degree in accounting and has 2-3 years of relevant experience. A strong command of both Mandarin and English is essential for liaising with the China team. We offer benefits including paid leaves, medical claims, and training activities.

Benefits

Paid annual and public holiday leave

Maternity, Paternity & Marriage leave

Staff insurance and medical claim

Training and team building activities

Monthly statutory payments (EPF, SOCSO, EIS)

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong ability to work independently with excellent communication skills in Mandarin & English.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and analyzing cost data for budgeting and profitability.
• Maintain standard costings and cost analysis reports.
• Monitor product costing and variances.

Skills

Cost Accounting

Budgeting

Financial Analysis

Variance Analysis

Education

Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP systems

Job description

Requirements

• Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Professional Accounting Certificates.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in cost accounting (manufacturing industry experience is an added advantage).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); knowledge of ERP systems is an added advantage.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask effectively.
• Strong ability to work independently and manage tasks efficiently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Mandarin & English (to liaise with China team).
• Must be willing to work full-time at our Pulau Indah, Port Klang office.
• Skills required: Cost Accounting, Budgeting, Financial Analysis and Variance Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Finance Manager in preparing and analyzing cost data to support budgeting, pricing, profitability analysis, and inventory valuation.
• Prepare, maintain, and update cost records, standard costings, and cost analysis reports.
• Monitor and update Bill of Materials (BOM), product costing, and production variances.
• Support month-end closing activities related to inventory and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS).
• Conduct detailed cost analysis on raw materials, labor, and overhead expenses.
• Review manufacturing processes and provide recommendations for cost optimization.
• Coordinate with production, procurement, and warehouse departments to gather accurate cost data.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities from a costing perspective.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and relevant accounting standards.
• Support audit-related activities by preparing and providing required documents.
• Perform any other ad‑hoc tasks as assigned by superiors or management.

Benefits

• Paid annual and public holiday leave
• Maternity, Paternity & Marriage leave
• Staff insurance and medical claim
• Training and team building activities
• Monthly statutory payments (EPF,SOCSO,EIS)