Senior Accountant

KES International Sdn Bhd; Kulai; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KES International Sdn Bhd in Kulai, Johor, is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee key financial activities for our manufacturing operations. You will prepare financial statements, manage cost accounting, and strengthen internal controls while collaborating with Operations, Production, and Finance to provide actionable insights.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of manufacturing accounting experience, proficient in Oracle ERP and advanced Excel, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong cost accounting knowledge and manufacturing workflows.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle or similar) and advanced Excel.
• Analytical mindset with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with applicable standards.
• Review and finalize journal entries, balance sheets, and reconciliations.
• Consolidation packs month-end/year-end; monitor fixed assets and CAPEX.
• Analyze cost, variances, overhead absorption, and production yield.
• Ensure internal controls comply with policies and audits; liaise with auditors.
• Collaborate with Operations, Production, and Finance; drive process improvements.

Skills

Cost accounting

ERP systems

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Integrity & accountability

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle ERP

Advanced Excel

Job description

The Senior Accountant will oversee key financial activities for the manufacturing business, ensuring accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with accounting standards. This role partners closely with operations, production, and management to provide financial insights that support effective decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
• Review and finalize journal entries, balance sheet schedules, and account reconciliations.
• Review month-end and year-end consolidation packs, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Monitor fixed assets, depreciation, and capital expenditure tracking.

Cost & Manufacturing Accounting

• Analyze material variances, overhead absorption, labor efficiency, and production yield.
• Prepare and analyze inventory valuation, WIP movement, and slow-moving/obsolete stock provisions.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, statutory regulations, and audit requirements.
• Strengthen internal controls around purchasing, inventory, production, and cost allocation.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax agents during statutory audits.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Operations, Production, and within Finance teams.
• Support automation initiatives and process improvements.
• Provide financial guidance for operational initiatives.
• Any other ad-hoc projects as deemed necessary in supporting the Finance team.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting and manufacturing workflows.
• Proficient in ERP systems (Oracle or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Financial and business acumen
• Strong integrity and sense of accountability
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Hands-on and proactive
• Critical thinker with strong data accuracy

KES has been the forerunner in the Burn-In Industry for over 30 years. The wide range of KES Burn-In Boards & Burn-In Systems, coupled with our contractual Burn-In Services offers full turnkey burn-in solutions for the varied needs of our customers.

Throughout the years, our commitment has constantly been to provide our customers with products of high quality and reliability. Our devotion to this has, in turn, won us many prestigious awards.

Most evident of our pursuit for uncompromising quality is our ISO9001 certification that encompass Design, Manufacturing & Burn-In Service.

The wide range of KES Burn-In Boards & Burn-In Systems, coupled with our contractual Burn-In Services offers full turnkey burn-in solutions for the varied needs of our customers. With the rapid revolution of semiconductors in the industry, Burn-In requirements have become an increasingly demanding task. With our group of Dedicated Management, Design Engineers & Sales Managers, KES is a global company with worldwide facilities & offices to assured you of a complete, all-round solution for your Burn-In requirements.

KES has been the forerunner in the Burn-In Industry for over 30 years. The wide range of KES Burn-In Boards & Burn-In Systems, coupled with our contractual Burn-In Services offers full turnkey burn-in solutions for the varied needs of our customers.

Throughout the years, our commitment has constantly been to provide our customers with products of high quality and reliability. Our devotion to this has, in turn, won us many prestigious awards.

Most evident of our pursuit for uncompromising quality is our ISO9001 certification that encompass Design, Manufacturing & Burn-In Service.

The wide range of KES Burn-In Boards & Burn-In Systems, coupled with our contractual Burn-In Services offers full turnkey burn-in solutions for the varied needs of our customers. With the rapid revolution of semiconductors in the industry, Burn-In requirements have become an increasingly demanding task. With our group of Dedicated Management, Design Engineers & Sales Managers, KES is a global company with worldwide facilities & offices to assured you of a complete, all-round solution for your Burn-In requirements.