Executive, Finance

Avery Dennison Corporation; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Dennison Corporation in Malaysia is seeking a Product Costing professional to ensure operational and inventory cost data accuracy within the Oracle system. The role includes executing month-end closing procedures, reconciling sales and inventory ledgers, and analyzing variances for operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in Product Costing, familiarity with Oracle systems, and strong analytical skills. A collaborative approach is essential, and proficiency in English is required, while knowledge of Chinese is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a Product Costing role.
• Fresh graduates with related education are welcome.
• Preferable candidates with Oracle module knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Execute month-end closing procedures and extract financial reports.
• Reconcile monthly sales and inventory ledgers for data integrity.
• Analyze manufacturing variances to identify operational overspending.

Skills

Data analysis

Oracle knowledge

MS Office skills

Problem solving

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Related education background

Tools

Oracle system

Excel

Job description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste and mitigate loss, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in nearly 60 countries. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com .

Job Description

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

The position exists to ensure the accuracy and integrity of operational and inventory cost data within the Oracle system.

By tracking variances and maintaining precise Bills of Materials (BOM), the role provides the essential financial foundation required for accurate product pricing and margin protection.

Ultimately, it serves to flag operational inefficiencies and support the finance team in driving bottom‑line profitability.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE

Execute month‑end closing procedures, including extracting financial reports from Oracle, preparing reporting, and posting required journal entries.

Reconcile monthly sales and inventory ledgers, etc. to ensure data integrity and compile final closing packages for Global Reporting requests.

Compile and analyze weekly and monthly operational expenses and open work orders to ensure all expenditures align with departmental budgets.

Maintain standard product costs and intercompany pricing in Oracle by updating Bills of Materials (BOM) and labor/overhead routing structures (WD).

Analyze manufacturing variances (material usage, price, and labor efficiency) to identify operational overspending and deliver actionable insights to stakeholders.

Evaluate intercompany pricing to identify and correct over‑ or under‑maintained rates across entities.

Coordinate and execute monthly cycle counts and year‑end physical stock‑takes, reconciling physical counts against Oracle ledger balances.

Analyze slow‑moving and obsolete inventory (SLOB) and provide detailed risk reports to stakeholders for provisioning or disposal action.

Compile and consolidate monthly Procurement and Productivity Savings (ELS) data into centralized tracking dashboards.

Collaborate with procurement, warehouse, and production teams to investigate costing anomalies and drive supply chain data accuracy.

Support the annual budgeting and weekly/ monthly forecasting.

Support the internal and external audit data requests.

Qualifications

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

1- 3 years’ experience in Product Costing role. Fresh graduates with related education backgroundare welcome to apply.

Preferable candidates with Oracle module knowledge.

Working experience in a manufacturing company will be an added advantage.

Able to work under a tight schedule, extra hours during the financial closing period.

Good in MS Office skills (is. Excels, Words, Power Point).

Good in English written and spoken. Chinese is an added advantage.

Oracle experience is an added advantage.

Activity based costing knowledge preferred; strong skills in data analysis.

Effective problem solving, detail‑oriented and analytical.

Good communication skills and interpersonal skills.

Self‑Initiative and motivated, is adaptive and able to work with ambiguity and changes.

Additional Information

AVERY DENNISON IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status.