Senior Costing Executive

Ingredion Incorporated; Negeri Sembilan; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch provided

Total rewards package

Wellness support

Career growth

Job summary

Ingredion Malaysia is seeking a Senior Costing Executive to support end-to-end costing and inventory in our plant operations. You will handle period-end costing in SAP, prepare recurring and ad hoc costing reports, and collaborate with corporate and auditors.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in accounting/finance, has manufacturing costing experience, English fluency, and SAP proficiency. You will analyse BOM, cost variances, and support stock counts and capital expenditure reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance required.
• Manufacturing costing experience is required.
• Fluent English written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Period-end costing in SAP to close the period on schedule.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc costing and inventory reports for corporate and auditors.
• Analyze cost impact and maintain standard costs for new/existing items in SAP.
• Prepare costing analyses for material price changes due to FX fluctuations.
• Monitor BOM and routing and liaise with operations teams.
• Prepare manufacturing reports: variance analysis, expenses vs budget.
• Perform cost/margin analyses by product/model/customer.
• Analyze intercompany/international pricing and savings.
• Support monthly inventory provisions and slow-moving provisions.

Skills

English fluency

Manufacturing costing experience

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Ingredion is a Fortune 500 provider of ingredient solutions that touch millions of lives, every day. With over 19,000 customers in 120 countries, we create solutions that help nourish, comfort, and delight people all over the world. We are proud to source our strength from nature.That’s why we’re growing sustainably, with an industry-leading product portfolio that includes plant-based proteins, sugar alternatives and clean and simple ingredients that deliver on changing consumer needs while protecting our planet. Although we are best known for our food ingredients, we are much more than a food business. We co-create bespoke solutions with our customers; from cosmetics and beauty, to paper and textiles, to pharmaceuticals, driven by relentless curiosity. We make it our business to anticipate industry trends, and to bring together the potential of people, nature and technology to make life better.

WORKPLACE TYPE: On Site

As a Senior Costing Executive, you will be responsible for the support of end-to-end costing and inventory activities in Malaysia plant operations.

What you will do:

Responsible for period-end costing activities to ensure period is closed as per agreed timetable in SAP

Update Entity and Group costing information and prepare recurring and ad hoc costing and inventory reports to facilitate the monthly review and analysis from Corporate and external auditors

Analyze cost impact and maintain standard costs of new items or revise on existing items in SAP

Prepare costing analysis for any change of material prices due to fluctuations in foreign exchange

Monitor Bill of Materials (BOM) and routing and liaise with operations team.

Prepare all manufacturing related reports e.g. variance analysis and manufacturing expenses for actuals vs budget, etc.

Prepare cost and margin analysis by products/models/customers

Analyze Intercompany / Inter regional pricing and net structural savings

Support monthly inventory provision and slow-moving provision based on inventory accounting policies

Involve in warehouse stock count process as a finance counterpart and review the stock count control and follow-up on count variances

Prepare capital expenditure report for actuals versus budgets and ensure the fixed asset capitalization is adhered to accounting policies

Manage plant accounting function and ensure accurate accounting record – Fixed Asset, COGS, Inventory, Intangible Asset, overhead prepayment, overhead accruals, and etc

What you will bring:

• Degree in Accounting / Finance or relevant field
• Work experience in manufacturing for costing role is a must
• English fluency, both written and spoken
• SAP experience

Who you are:

• Able to perform in dynamic multicultural environment with an adaptive attitude
• Work independently with minimum supervision from superior and proactively engage with operations teams to resolve issues and close any operation and accounting gap
• Able to understand the plant operations and provide an in-depth analysis on the product costing view

Why Join Ingredion?

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success

Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being

Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities.

Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally

Employee Referral Program – Refer top talent and earn a bonus if they’re hired

Complimentary Lunch - Nutritious meals provided at work to keep you energized.

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