Cost Accounting Analyst 2

BD (Formerly known as Bard Sdn Bhd); Kulim; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Kulim is seeking a Cost Accounting Analyst to manage product costing, budgeting, and inventory control. The role involves financial reporting, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and supporting annual budgeting processes. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, strong analytical and communication skills, and a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years relevant working experience in manufacturing environment.
• High level of integrity and excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage product costing, budgeting, and inventory control.
• Lead financial reporting and projections with cross-functional teams.
• Support annual budgeting process and capacity planning.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Relevant Degree

Job description

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Job Description

Responsible for the management and coordination of the company’s product costing and activities, budgeting and inventory control. Support as finance business partner with various cross functional teams to provide financial expertise on plant projects.

• Financial Reporting – Monthly, quarterly and annual reporting of the plant business performance, including preparation of management reports (dashboards, SQDC metrics, project savings and other related reporting)
• Lead quarterly financial projection, working with cross functional and finance teams
• Lead Management Accounting team in monthly closing and daily tasks which includes product costing, BOM and routing updates, work order analysis, inventory management and variance reporting
• Lead the annual interim and year-end Physical Inventory exercises of the company, which include the co-ordination with inventory owners, analysis and reconciliation of the inventory count results working with cross functional teams
• Continuous review of cost accounting system to ensure that the system and processes support business goals and improve work productivity within the company. Lead and/or participate in the on-going improvement of financial & business processes within the company
• Review internal controls of the inventory function to ensure that proper controls are operating effectively and in-compliance with company policies and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
• Lead monthly Financial Review meetings with Leadership and middle management teams, which focusses on financial risks and opportunities, to drive towards achieving plant goals. This includes preparation of the monthly financial review package, working with other Finance team members
• Support Operations team on capacity and headcount planning and analysis, labor efficiency and absorption variance reporting and analysis
• Work with various business teams/ functional departments to provide financial expertise on plant projects - identify the key value drivers, cost savings opportunities & risks for each business projects. This includes verification of project savings and assess financial feasibility on project payback period/returns
• Close business partnering with cross-functional teams - to provide improved data analysis, with focus on opportunities and recommendations to assist in informed decision-making
• Support annual budgeting process in headcount and capacity planning, variable spending and Change-to-Win projects
• Lead BD Production System Zero Loss Landscape assessment to identify opportunities for continuous improvement for the plant, working closely with cross functional teams
• Involve in other ad-hoc projects assigned and perform any other duties as may be required from time to time

Education & Experience:

• Min 1-2 years relevant working experience, preferably in manufacturing environment of MNC’s
• Results oriented, pro-active, able to meet tight timelines, high level of integrity and with excellent interpersonal, communication skills, analytical skills and continuous improvement mindset

Application Questions

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• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What’s your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Cost Accounting Analyst?

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