Financial Analyst (Cost Accounting)

Broadcom; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Penang is seeking a skilled accountant to manage their global hub's cost accounting operations. You will be responsible for inventory analysis, month-end close, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and SOX requirements. The ideal candidate has a degree in Accounting or a related field, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Oracle ERP. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a multi-national environment.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of financial processes.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inventory and variance analysis, and account reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and SOX requirements.
• Consult on inventory processes with cross-functional departments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Degree in Accounting / Finance / Economics / MBA

Tools

Oracle ERP system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Cost Accounting global hub operation activities including inventory & variance analysis, standard setting, month-end close, account reconciliations and inventory.

Ensure that global inventory operations are conducted in line with acceptable financial policies and SOX requirements.

Provide consulting on inventory processes and policies and address specific business needs from cross-functional departments, including business initiatives related to inventory.

Test, document and stabilize new system releases, applications and solutions ensuring compliance with SOX and other applicable accounting practices.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting / Finance / Economics / MBA or any recognized qualification in Accounting.
• At least 5 years working experience, preferably with exposure in multi-national environment / public accounting with good business acumen preferred.
• Good understanding of Oracle ERP system, cost accounting and inventory financial processes will have added advantage.
• Must be computer literate and familiar with common spreadsheet skills (E.g. Excel, Words, Power point).
• Strong analytical team player with the ability to communicate well and good project management skills to lead development and implementation of systems, tools and processes in cross-department environment.
• Results orientated and flexible to take on ad-hoc assignments as necessary.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.