Sr Cost Accountant

Dexcom Inc.; Penang; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexcom Inc. located in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support manufacturing and operations. The successful candidate will manage financial analysis, oversee cost updates, and ensure compliance with SOX during audits. Ideal candidates hold a degree in Accounting or Finance, possess extensive experience in Product Costing, and have strong analytical and communication skills.

This position offers opportunities for innovation in a fast-paced environment while collaborating across various functions of the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 - 8 years related experience in Product Costing or Inventory Accounting.
• Experience in Oracle is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and with ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Support semi-annual standard cost updates and conduct detailed analysis.
• Present manufacturing dashboard, yield and scrap KPI reporting.
• Oversee SOX compliance and support audits.

Skills

Advanced MS Excel skills

Data analytical reporting

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional Qualification in Accounting (CIMA/ACCA)

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support semi-annual standard cost update and conduct detailed analysis for material cost change
• Perform simulation of standard cost with computation of resource and overhead rates to support annual budget and LRP exercise as driver for management decision
• Review requirement of change for bill of material (BOM) and routing hours to support for operational process change
• Present manufacturing dashboard, yield and scrap KPI reporting, to review with operations to communicate findings and drive for cost optimization and process improvement
• Responsible for monthly COGS variance detailed analysis, forecast bridging commentaries to identify root cause and provide actionable insights to the management
• Support annual budget and quarterly forecast preparation for COGS variances and manufacturing costs
• Be a finance business partner with manufacturing and operation team to support financial analysis on their improvement projects
• Oversee SOX compliance, support interim/annual audit cycle and address internal and external audit request
• Perform cost validation, data compilation and tasks assigned by the management when required

Requirement:

• Degree in Accounting or Finance/Professional Qualification in Accounting (CIMA/ACCA)
• Minimum 6 - 8 years related experience in Product Costing or Inventory Accounting
• Experience in Oracle is strongly preferred
• Experience with advanced skill in MS Excel, advance data analytical reporting & visualization tools is a plus
• Business acumen with understanding of manufacturing process and end-to-end inventory cycle
• High organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills, meticulous and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure, work with ambiguity and initiate innovation
• Strong communication skills interfacing across functions and multiple levels in the organization
• Demonstrate traits of teamwork, integrity and accountability