Manufacturing Costing & Variance Analyst

WAFERTEK SOLUTIONS SDN. BHD; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WAFERTEK SOLUTIONS SDN. BHD is seeking a Costing/Manufacturing Finance professional in Penang to prepare and maintain product costing, analyze manufacturing costs, and support monthly closings with detailed financial analysis.

The role requires 2–5 years in costing or related finance, strong Excel skills, and the ability to collaborate across Production, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Engineering teams to drive cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• 2–5 years of costing, management accounting or manufacturing finance experience.
• Experience in manufacturing costing is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel; ERP/accounting systems experience is an advantage.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and collaborate effectively with different departments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain product costing and standard costing for new and existing products.
• Analyse manufacturing costs, including materials, labour, overhead and other production expenses.
• Perform actual vs. standard cost and variance analysis, and investigate significant cost differences.
• Monitor material consumption, production yield, wastage and scrap costs.
• Assist in inventory valuation, WIP and finished goods costing, and inventory reconciliation.
• Support monthly closing by preparing costing reports, schedules and related financial analysis.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting and monitoring of manufacturing costs.
• Prepare management reports on product costs, profitability and cost trends.
• Work closely with Production, Purchasing, Warehouse, Engineering and other departments to ensure accurate costing information.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support initiatives to improve manufacturing cost efficiency.
• Maintain accurate costing data in the ERP/accounting system and ensure proper documentation.
• Assist with internal and external audits and perform other finance-related duties as assigned.

Education

Diploma/Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

WAFERTEK SOLUTIONS SDN. BHD is seeking a Costing/Manufacturing Finance professional in Penang to prepare and maintain product costing, analyze manufacturing costs, and support monthly closings with detailed financial analysis.

The role requires 2–5 years in costing or related finance, strong Excel skills, and the ability to collaborate across Production, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Engineering teams to drive cost efficiency.