Costing Executive

Michael Page; Nilai; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Cost Accountant in Nilai, Malaysia. This role involves collaborating with teams to manage costs, updating product information in ERP systems, and generating detailed costing reports. Ideal candidates should have a degree in finance and experience in the manufacturing sector. A competitive salary package between MYR 4,000 and MYR 4,500 per month is offered, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 3 years of hands-on experience in cost accounting within the manufacturing sector.
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Prior experience with ERP system implementation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with production and procurement teams to gather cost-related data.
• Regularly update and manage product costs in the ERP system.
• Generate comprehensive costing reports for management and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

• Professional Career Growth
• Market Leader
  
  
  

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a large organisation in the manufacturing sector, offering a professional environment with a strong focus on operational excellence. The company is well-regarded for its structured and collaborative approach to business

Job Description

• Collaborate with production and procurement teams to gather cost-related data.
• Calculate Bill of Materials (BOM) costs and manage an organised product structure.
• Estimate costs for customer quotations, ensuring pricing aligns with cost and profit goals.
• Regularly update and manage product costs, including product codes, BOMs, pricing, and selling rates within the ERP system.
• Generate comprehensive costing reports for both routine and special requests, including variance analysis for management and regulatory bodies.
• Analyse differences between standard and actual costs, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Participate in physical inventory counts on an ad-hoc, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Analyse and resolve any discrepancies in inventory quantities or movement records.
• Contribute to the preparation of budgets with a focus on cost-related elements.
  
  
  

The Successful Applicant

• A diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Have at least 3 years of hands-on experience in cost accounting within the manufacturing sector.
• Skilled in using accounting software and ERP platforms.
• Demonstrates strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, organisation, and resourcefulness; dependable and capable of solving problems effectively; consistently meets deadlines.
• Able to work both independently with minimal oversight and collaboratively as part of a team, while efficiently handling multiple responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel (including formulas and pivot tables), as well as Word and PowerPoint.
• Prior experience with ERP system implementation is considered a plus.
  
  
  

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package, estimated between MYR 4,000 and MYR 4,500 monthly.
• Opportunities for professional growth within the manufacturing industry.
• Supportive work environment in a large organisation
• Exposure to diverse projects and collaboration with experienced professionals.
  
  
  

Contact: Hon Mun Lam

Quote job ref: JN-072025-6791477