Senior Analyst, Cost Accounting

ACCA Careers; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Analyst, Cost Accounting to support the accounting and finance department in the SSC/GBS industry by managing cost accounting processes and providing insightful financial analysis. This role is based in Kuala Lumpur and requires a detail-oriented professional with strong technical expertise.

Permanent position based in Kuala Lumpur, requiring collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimise cost control and reporting accuracy, while driving

Qualifications

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proficiency in cost accounting principles and practices.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with accounting software and financial reporting tools.
• Knowledge of inventory management and cost control strategies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Good communication skills to present financial insights effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse cost accounting reports to support business decision-making.
• Monitor and manage inventory costing processes and ensure accuracy in reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise cost control measures.
• Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts by providing cost-related insights.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Identify cost variances and recommend corrective actions to management.
• Support audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Continuously improve cost accounting processes for efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Cost accounting

Analytical skills

Accounting software

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP/Accounting software

Job description

The Senior Analyst, Cost Accounting will support the accounting and finance department in the SSC/GBS industry by managing cost accounting processes and providing insightful financial analysis. This role is based in Kuala Lumpur and requires a detail-oriented professional with strong technical expertise.

Client Details

A SSC/GBS located in Kuala Lumpur.

Description

• Prepare and analyse cost accounting reports to support business decision-making.
• Monitor and manage inventory costing processes and ensure accuracy in reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise cost control measures.
• Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts by providing cost-related insights.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Identify cost variances and recommend corrective actions to management.
• Support audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Continuously improve cost accounting processes for efficiency and accuracy.

Profile

A Successful Senior Analyst, Cost Accounting Should Have

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proficiency in cost accounting principles and practices.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with accounting software and financial reporting tools.
• Knowledge of inventory management and cost control strategies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Good communication skills to present financial insights effectively.

Job Offer

• Permanent position based in Kuala Lumpur.

This is a role for experienced professionals in the healthcare industry to take on a key role in cost accounting.