Senior Cost Accounting Manager - Manufacturing Margin

Armstrong Electronics Sdn Bhd (USAT); Kulai; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in Malaysia is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to handle finance costing for products, improve margins, and provide insights for decision making. Responsibilities include maintaining standard costing systems, preparing operational reports, and collaborating with sales and production teams. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of cost accounting experience, a degree in finance or accounting, and strong analytical skills. Knowledge of Mandarin is preferred. Competitive compensation and opportunities for process improvement await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing cost accounting.
• Strong understanding of costing and FP&A principles.
• Independent and fast learner, adaptable to fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standard cost accounting system and analyze variances.
• Prepare monthly operational reports on efficiency and costs.
• Work closely with production and procurement departments.

Skills

Mandarin speaking

Cost accounting

Microsoft Office proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

A manufacturing firm in Malaysia is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to handle finance costing for products, improve margins, and provide insights for decision making. Responsibilities include maintaining standard costing systems, preparing operational reports, and collaborating with sales and production teams. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of cost accounting experience, a degree in finance or accounting, and strong analytical skills. Knowledge of Mandarin is preferred. Competitive compensation and opportunities for process improvement await the right candidate.