Executive, Management Accounting (Outsource)

Honda Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Alor Gajah; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Honda Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking an Executive, Management Accounting (Outsource) to perform month-end closing activities, variance analysis, and costing updates in a structured environment.

You will monitor costs versus standards, maintain pricing templates, support audits, and ensure SAP controls and governance policies are followed.

1–3 years in management or cost accounting with a Bachelor’s degree (ACCA/CPA preferred) and strong attention to detail are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or equivalent professional qualification.
• Basic cost of sales bookkeeping and inventory valuation knowledge.
• Experience in financial planning and analysis.
• 1–3 years in management accounting/cost accounting.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end closing activities and variance analysis.
• Monitor actual costs vs. standard costs and investigate variances.
• Update and maintain costing records, pricing databases, and quotation templates.
• Compile accurate cost data for analysis and assist in preparing financial and management reports.
• Assist stocktake activities and inventory reconciliation (half yearly).
• Respond to audit requests regarding valuation and costing of inventory.
• Ensure SAP system controls are maintained to support costing, reporting and compliance.
• Maintain documentation to ensure governance and audits.

Skills

Variance analysis

Cost accounting

Financial planning

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CPA qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Executive, Management Accounting (Outsource)

Perform month-end closing activities and variance analysis.

Monitor actual costs vs. standard costs and investigate variances.

Update and maintain costing records, pricing databases, and quotation templates.

Compiling accurate cost data for analysis and assisting in the preparation of financial and management reports.

Inventory Management

Assists stocktake activities and inventory reconciliation (half yearly).

Respond to all audit requests with regard to valuation and costing of inventory.

Compliance & Reporting

Ensure SAP system controls are properly maintained and utilized to support accurate costing, reporting, and financial compliance.

Accountable for maintaining clear, accurate, and comprehensive documentation and supporting evidence to ensure compliance with governance standards and to facilitate internal and external audits.

Prepare reconciliations to support internal and external reporting requirements.

Others

Participate in process improvements (PDCA) and suggest enhancements in templates/reports.

Ensure work processes are fully aligned with ISO quality management system, Honda Corporate Governance (HCG), and Anti-Fraud policies.

Compliance to internal process and financial controls, statutory requirements (SOX, PDCA Process, Income Tax Act, Accounting Standards).

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

Knowledge of

At least possess Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent professional qualifications (e.g. ACCA /CPA).

Basic knowledge of cost of sales bookkeeping, cost accounting principles and inventory valuation.

Experience in financial planning and analysis.

Length of Experience

1 – 3 years’ experience in management accounting / cost accounting role.

Skills

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Growth mindset, able to learn and adapt quickly

Good communication and presentation skills