Executive, Account (Costing/Manufacturing)

Rohas-Euco Industries Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rohas-Euco Industries Bhd is seeking an Account Executive- Manufacturing Costing to manage product costing, standard costs, and manufacturing overhead allocation. You will analyze variances, maintain BOM data, monitor inventory valuation, and collaborate with Production, Purchasing, and Operations to provide accurate cost information for decision making.

The role emphasizes data integrity, month-end closing, and cost-saving opportunities across the plant.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 2–5 years in accounting, costing, or manufacturing finance.
• Understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, BOM, WIP, inventory valuation, and overhead allocation.
• Proficient in Excel; ERP/accounting system experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to handle large data volumes.
• Good communication and ability to work with non-finance teams.
• Able to work independently and meet month-end deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain product standard costs, including materials, labor, overhead, and other production costs.
• Calculate and review actual production costs and product costs.
• Monitor costing updates based on raw material prices, labor costs, and overhead.
• Review BOMs and costing assumptions for accuracy.
• Ensure costing data is properly maintained in the ERP system.
• Analyze variances between standard, budgeted, and actual costs.
• Investigate material usage, price, labor, and overhead variances.
• Prepare monthly manufacturing costing and variance reports for management.
• Monitor inventory valuation and ensure accurate manufacturing inventory records.
• Collaborate with Production and Operations to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

The Account Executive- Manufacturing Costing is responsible for managing and monitoring manufacturing costs, preparing product costing, analyzing production variances, and providing accurate financial information to support management decision-making. The role works closely with the Production, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Operations teams to ensure manufacturing costs are accurately captured, allocated, and reported.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain product standard costs, including raw materials, direct labor, manufacturing overhead, and other production costs.
• Calculate and review actual production costs and product costs.
• Monitor and update costing based on changes in raw material prices, labor costs, production processes, and overhead expenses.
• Review Bills of Materials (BOM), production processes, and costing assumptions for accuracy.
• Ensure costing data is properly maintained in the accounting/ERP system.
• Analyze manufacturing cost variances between standard, budgeted, and actual costs.
• Investigate material usage, purchase price, labor, production efficiency, and overhead variances.
• Prepare monthly manufacturing costing and variance reports for management.
• Monitor inventory valuation and ensure manufacturing inventory is accurately recorded.
• Work with Production and Operations teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of relevant accounting, costing, or manufacturing finance experience.
• Good understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, BOM, WIP, inventory valuation, and manufacturing overhead allocation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP/accounting systems is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work with large volumes of financial and production data.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with non-finance departments.
• Able to work independently, meet deadlines, and handle month-end closing requirements.