Costing Manager

This role, reporting to the Finance Director, focuses on developing and maintaining an accurate cost accounting system to support decision-making and profitability improvements. Responsibilities include process cost analysis, inventory management, standard-to-actual cost reconciliation, month-end close activities, budgeting, and assisting with daily financial operations and reporting.

Client Details

This company is a global leader in providing innovative solutions within its industry, recognized for its focus on quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. As an employer, it promotes a culture of innovation, collaboration, and professional development, offering employees opportunities to work on impactful projects and grow in an international environment. The organization values diversity, supports work-life balance, and prioritizes employee well-being, creating a dynamic and supportive workplace.

Description

• Process Cost Accounting: Ensure accurate reporting of the Cost of Goods Manufactured and Sold, including monthly reconciliations and updates of standard costs to reflect actual costs.
• Inventory System Maintenance: Oversee inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts, addressing and correcting any discrepancies.
• Monthly Closing Process: Coordinate and schedule tasks across departments to meet closing deadlines, including planning and leading monthly and quarterly inventory reviews, preparing journal entries, and reconciling subsidiary ledgers.
• Budgeting Support: Contribute to the annual budgeting process by providing updated cost data across product lines and collaborating with the Regional Finance department and auditors.
• Financial Reporting: Deliver timely and precise financial data, including actual and standard product costs, to support new product development.
• Process Analysis: Partner with Operations Management to analyze complex manufacturing processes and enhance decision-making capabilities.
• Account Analysis: Perform detailed analysis of assigned accounts and other accounts as required.
• System Accuracy: Ensure the integrity and accuracy of the accounting system.

Profile

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of cost accounting experience, ideally within the manufacturing or production sector.
• Skills: Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, managing multiple tasks and meeting concurrent deadlines.
• Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in using relevant software and tools, including SAP, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Analytical Ability: Skilled in preparing work papers, applying analytical techniques, and reviewing financial documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Personal Attributes: A mature, self-motivated professional capable of working autonomously.

Job Offer

• Professional Growth: The opportunity to develop advanced skills in cost accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis, particularly in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strategic Impact: The chance to contribute to process improvements and strategic decision-making by analyzing and providing key financial insights.
• Career Advancement: A stepping stone for career progression within the company or the broader finance and manufacturing sectors.

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Rachell Choy.
Agensi Pekerjaan Michael Page International (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd | Registration No.914741-W.