Manufacturing Costing Analyst - China Finance & Analytics

Haleon; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Haleon seeks an experienced Costing Analyst to support Greater China manufacturing site finance activities from PJ Plaza33, Petaling Jaya. You will assist with month-end close, financial reporting, costing and variance analysis, inventory and intercompany accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and forecast submissions.

The ideal candidate has a Finance/Accounting degree and 2–3 years R2R experience, with CPA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, IT.
• Professional Accountancy qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) is an added advantage.
• 2–3 years of R2R experience including month-end close, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliation, financial reporting and commentary, inventory-related accounting, intercompany accounting, and fixed asset activities.
• Good understanding of manufacturing P&L, inventory accounting, cost accounting, intercompany processes, and CAPEX / fixed asset activities.
• Experience in management reporting, financial analysis, month-end closing, or accounting support activities is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; self-motivated and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly close, reporting, and commentary process for manufacturing sites by preparing schedules, reports, and analysis for site P&L, Balance Sheet, inventory movements, and KPIs.
• Assist in costing activities, including standard cost setting, cost updates, BOM validation, and preparation of cost estimates for new products or process changes.
• Prepare manufacturing cost and variance analysis covering material cost, PPV, usage variance, yield loss, overhead absorption, and production efficiency.
• Support inventory accounting and intercompany processes, including inventory valuation, stock provisions, transfer pricing, intercompany reconciliations, and intercompany profit elimination.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations related to inventory, manufacturing costs, accruals, and follow up on open items with supporting documentation.
• Support forecast cycle activities for manufacturing sites, including data preparation for submissions.
• Support fixed asset activities: capitalization, depreciation, impairment review, disposal, transfers, retirement, and master data maintenance.
• Contribute to controls, audit support, process improvements, automation, and business analysis initiatives.

Skills

R2R experience

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Inventory accounting

Intercompany accounting

Fixed asset activities

Audit support

Process improvement

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

Professional qualifications (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Haleon seeks an experienced Costing Analyst to support Greater China manufacturing site finance activities from PJ Plaza33, Petaling Jaya. You will assist with month-end close, financial reporting, costing and variance analysis, inventory and intercompany accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and forecast submissions.

The ideal candidate has a Finance/Accounting degree and 2–3 years R2R experience, with CPA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications preferred but not mandatory.