Manufacturing Costing and Inventory Accountant

GAUMANN FILTRATION SDN. BHD.; Kulai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaumann Filtration Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an Account Executive to support finance and accounting duties in a manufacturing setting. You will handle financial reporting, costing, and inventory accounting, ensuring accurate records to back business operations.

You will coordinate with Production, Purchasing, and Warehouse to monitor costs, implement improvements, and assist budgeting and forecasting activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in automotive or filtration manufacturing is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of manufacturing costing, inventory accounting, and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, SQL Accounting, AutoCount, or equivalent).
• Good understanding of Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS) and tax regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and meet reporting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports, journal entries, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Prepare audit schedules and support internal and external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and internal controls.
• Maintain product costing, including direct materials, direct labour, subcontracting, and manufacturing overhead.
• Analyse manufacturing costs, production variances, and COGS.
• Monitor production costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Support annual standard cost updates and new product costing exercises.
• Work closely with Production, Purchasing, and Warehouse departments to ensure costing accuracy.
• Monitor inventory valuation and stock movements.
• Perform inventory reconciliations between physical stock and accounting records.
• Participate in cycle counts and annual stock take activities.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions with relevant departments.
• Ensure accurate recording of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Analyse gross profit margins, production efficiency, inventory turnover, and purchasing variances.
• Prepare cost analysis reports to support management decision‑making.
• Review manufacturing variances, material usage, scrap, and production yield.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent worker

MS Excel

Financial reporting

Costing

Inventory accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent

Tools

SAP

SQL Accounting

AutoCount

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Gaumann Filtration Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an Account Executive to support finance and accounting duties in a manufacturing setting. You will handle financial reporting, costing, and inventory accounting, ensuring accurate records to back business operations.

You will coordinate with Production, Purchasing, and Warehouse to monitor costs, implement improvements, and assist budgeting and forecasting activities.