Costing Manager

M-Link System (M) Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Malaysia is seeking a Costing Manager who will be responsible for leading the product costing function and ensuring compliance with company profitability objectives. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, along with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical and leadership capabilities are essential for this role, as well as collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize costs and maintain pricing governance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in costing, pricing, or financial analysis, preferably in distribution environment.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the product costing team to achieve operational excellence and deliver accurate costing data.
• Establish, maintain, and enforce standardized costing processes, procedures, and pricing governance across all product lines.
• Ensure all costing activities are accurate, timely, and aligned with the company’s profitability and strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with Product Managers to develop, review, and optimize product cost structures.
• Prepare and present weekly inventory reports to management.
• Monitor daily product billing prices to ensure compliance with approved pricing policies.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Leadership capabilities

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Costing Manager is responsible for leading the product costing function, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with company profitability objectives. This role requires strong analytical skills, leadership capabilities, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize cost structures and maintain pricing governance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the product costing team to achieve operational excellence and deliver accurate costing data.

Establish, maintain, and enforce standardized costing processes, procedures, and pricing governance across all product lines.

Ensure all costing activities are accurate, timely, and aligned with the company’s profitability and strategic objectives.

Collaborate with Product Managers to develop, review, and optimize product cost structures for competitiveness and sustainability.

Prepare and present weekly inventory reports to management.

Monitor daily product billing prices to ensure compliance with approved pricing policies.

Undertake additional duties or special assignments as directed by senior management.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.

Minimum 3 years of experience in costing, pricing, or financial analysis, preferably in distribution environment.

Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles and ERP systems.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Ability to lead a team and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

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