Executive Finance

Chery Technology Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.; Selangor; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company located in Malaysia is seeking a skilled Cost Accountant to monitor production costs and analyze variances for optimal profitability. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 2-3 years of relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in ERP systems like SAP and Excel is required. Strong communication abilities and fluency in English and Mandarin are essential for this role, which involves invoice processing, expense monitoring, and account management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance or related majors.
• 2-3 years of experience in costing or management accounting.
• Proficient in ERP systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze production and labor costs.
• Conduct variance analysis to improve profitability.
• Assist in budget preparation and departmental expense monitoring.
• Verify and enter invoices into the accounting system.
• Prepare and process payments to vendors.
• Reconcile accounts payable balances.
• Resolve invoice and payment discrepancies.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Assist in annual audit samples.

Skills

Cost analysis

Variance analysis

Budgeting and forecasting

Invoicing processing

Payment processing

Account management

Dispute resolution

ERP proficiency

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Chery Technology Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. – Petaling

Cost Accounting: Monitor and analyze production costs, labor costs, inventory control and overhead to ensure accuracy of standard costing.

Variance Analysis: Conduct variance analysis between actual and standard costs to recommend amendment, cost-control measures to improve profitability.

Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in preparing annual budgets and rolling forecasts, monitor departmental expenses, and provide cost projection to support management decision.

Invoicing Processing: Receiving, verifying, and entering invoices into the accounting system, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.

Payment Processing: Preparing and processing payments to vendors, including checks, electronic transfers, and other methods, while adhering to company policies and deadlines.

Account Management: Reconciling accounts payable balances with vendor statements and other relevant documents to ensure accuracy.

Dispute Resolution: Establishing and maintaining relationships with vendors, resolving any invoice or payment discrepancies, and ensuring timely responses to vendor inquiries.

Month-End Closing: Assisting with month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable, such as preparing accruals and reconciliations.

Audit: Support in annual audit samples and confirmation.

Ad hoc: Other ad hoc tasks i.e. Tracking on provision of expenses or any other financial tasks assigned by superiors.

Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree or above, major in Accounting, Finance and other related majors.

Professional experience: 2-3 years of working experience in costing or management accounting, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment.

Proficient in ERP (e.g., SAP) and Excel.

Strong communication and coordination ability, planning ability and execution ability; relationship establishment and maintenance capabilities.

Language requirement: English and Mandarin as working language.