Costing Finance, Executive

Chery Technology Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Selangor is looking for a Cost Accountant to manage and analyze production costs and support budgeting activities. The successful candidate will ensure accurate invoicing, reconcile accounts, and maintain relationships with vendors. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, along with 2-3 years of relevant experience, is required. Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems like SAP is essential. Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team are also important for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above, major in Accounting, Finance or related fields.
• 2-3 years of experience in costing or management accounting.
• Proficient in ERP software and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze production costs and overhead.
• Conduct variance analysis and recommend cost-control measures.
• Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts.
• Process invoices and payments while ensuring accuracy.
• Reconcile accounts payable balances with vendor statements.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and maintain vendor relationships.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Support in annual audit processes.

Skills

Cost analysis

Variance analysis

Budgeting

Excel proficiency

ERP (e.g., SAP)

Communication skills

Planning ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP (e.g., SAP)

Excel

Job description

Chery Technology Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. – Petaling

Cost Accounting: Monitor and analyze production costs, labor costs, inventory control and overhead to ensure accuracy of standard costing.

Variance Analysis: Conduct variance analysis between actual and standard costs to recommend amendment, cost-control measures to improve profitability.

Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in preparing annual budgets and rolling forecasts, monitor departmental expenses, and provide cost projection to support management decision.

Invoicing Processing: Receiving, verifying, and entering invoices into the accounting system, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.

Payment Processing: Preparing and processing payments to vendors, including checks, electronic transfers, and other methods, while adhering to company policies and deadlines.

Account Management: Reconciling accounts payable balances with vendor statements and other relevant documents to ensure accuracy.

Dispute Resolution: Establishing and maintaining relationships with vendors, resolving any invoice or payment discrepancies, and ensuring timely responses to vendor inquiries.

Month-End Closing: Assisting with month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable, such as preparing accruals and reconciliations.

Audit: Support in annual audit samples and confirmation.

Ad hoc: Other ad hoc tasks i.e. Tracking on provision of expenses or any other financial tasks assigned by superiors.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree or above, major in Accounting, Finance and other related majors.

Professional experience: 2-3 years of working experience in costing or management accounting, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment.

Proficient in ERP (e.g., SAP) and Excel.

Strong communication and coordination ability, planning ability and execution ability; relationship establishment and maintenance capabilities.

Language requirement: English and Mandarin as working language.