Costing & Optimization Specialist

Fulijaya Manufacturing; Kulim; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Costing Executive to manage inventory valuation, standard costing, and cost control across production and supply chains. You will support budgeting, variance analysis, and cross-functional cost optimization initiatives.

The role requires a degree in accounting or cost accounting, 2–4 years in manufacturing costing, and strong Excel skills. You will work under tight deadlines and contribute to profitability improvements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Accounting or relevant field.
• 2 - 4 years of working experience in Costing in manufacturing industry.
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accountancy or equivalent.
• Excellent skill in Microsoft Office Excel.
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines.
• Detailed and meticulous.
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Good problem solving and analytical skills.
• Good initiative to drive results.
• Team player with a positive working attitude.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for inventory valuation and product costing
• Collect data from production and develop new standard cost for manufacturing process and update standard cost on existing operating activity
• Liaise with purchasing team and supply chain team for cost related information and bill of materials
• Carry out variance analysis on standard cost against actual cost for on job and existing items for inaccuracies and cost control purpose
• Perform detailed cost analysis associated with raw materials, production processes, finished goods, packaging and distribution to identify areas for cost reduction improvement opportunities
• Review product pricing in regards to cost analysis and profitability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement cost optimization initiatives, such as process improvements, waste reduction, supplier negotiations, and alternative sourcing strategies
• Highly involved in budget preparation, prepare monthly analysis of production costs and actual against budget
• Perform PO related analysis and prepare related reports for review
• Oversee the inventory process and record as well as involved in yearly and monthly count

Skills

Costing

Budgeting

Analytical skills

Team player

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accountancy

Degree in Management Accounting or Cost Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Costing Executive to manage inventory valuation, standard costing, and cost control across production and supply chains. You will support budgeting, variance analysis, and cross-functional cost optimization initiatives.

The role requires a degree in accounting or cost accounting, 2–4 years in manufacturing costing, and strong Excel skills. You will work under tight deadlines and contribute to profitability improvements.