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Costing Executive (Manufacturing)(Nilai)

Nilai Permanent MYR4,000 - MYR4,500 per month (MYR48,000 - MYR54,000 per year) View Job Description
The Costing Executive will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and cost analysis within the Accounting & Finance department. This position requires strong analytical skills and attention to detail to support decision-making processes in the manufacturing industry.
  • Professional Career Growth
  • Market Leader

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a large organisation in the manufacturing sector, offering a professional environment with a strong focus on operational excellence. The company is well-regarded for its structured and collaborative approach to business

Job Description

  • Collaborate with production and procurement teams to gather cost-related data.
  • Calculate Bill of Materials (BOM) costs and manage an organised product structure.
  • Estimate costs for customer quotations, ensuring pricing aligns with cost and profit goals.
  • Regularly update and manage product costs, including product codes, BOMs, pricing, and selling rates within the ERP system.
  • Generate comprehensive costing reports for both routine and special requests, including variance analysis for management and regulatory bodies.
  • Analyse differences between standard and actual costs, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Participate in physical inventory counts on an ad-hoc, quarterly, and annual basis.
  • Analyse and resolve any discrepancies in inventory quantities or movement records.
  • Contribute to the preparation of budgets with a focus on cost-related elements.

The Successful Applicant

  • A diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Have at least 3 years of hands-on experience in cost accounting within the manufacturing sector.
  • Skilled in using accounting software and ERP platforms.
  • Demonstrates strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, organisation, and resourcefulness; dependable and capable of solving problems effectively; consistently meets deadlines.
  • Able to work both independently with minimal oversight and collaboratively as part of a team, while efficiently handling multiple responsibilities.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel (including formulas and pivot tables), as well as Word and PowerPoint.
  • Prior experience with ERP system implementation is considered a plus.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary package, estimated between MYR 4,000 and MYR 4,500 monthly.
  • Opportunities for professional growth within the manufacturing industry.
  • Supportive work environment in a large organisation
  • Exposure to diverse projects and collaboration with experienced professionals.
Contact
Hon Mun Lam
Quote job ref
JN-072025-6791477
Phone number
+60323024036

Job summary

Function
Finance & Accounting
Specialisation
Financial Controller
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Nilai
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Hon Mun Lam
Consultant contact
+60323024036
Job Reference
JN-072025-6791477

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