Job Description

Overseeing the manufacturing support expense compared to budget, analysing variances, including its forecasting and budgeting. Your expertise will play a critical role in optimizing cost efficiencies, ensuring accurate budgeting/forecasting and contributing to the overall success of our manufacturing operations

Responsibilities

Perform month end / quarter end closing activities in the inventory/manufacturing area
Analyse work order and absorption variances, identifying factors contributing to variance, highlighting key drivers/trends and proposing corrective actions.
Calculate and maintain product costs and validate cost data in product bill sof materials (BOMs)
Work with cross-fucntional teams to identify opportunities for cost optimization and process improvements.
Partner with the inventory team for accurate costing of inventory items and resolution of discrepancies.
Support standard cost roll and cycle inventory count
Liaise with Internal & External auditors
Any other ad hoc activities assigned
Prepare monthly management reporting of actuals vs forecast/AOP
Support annual operating plan (AOP) and forecast process for Malaysia manufacturing plant, align budget/forecast target with goals.
Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations.
Support US GAAP, SOX, tax and statutory audits.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve operational efficiency and eliminate non-value added activities.

Requirements

Recognized degree, ACCA graduate or other equivalent professional accounting qualification.
At least 3-5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong management accounting knowledge and analytical skills.
Independent, mature, self-motivated and possess can-do attitude.
High attention to details, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel/Powerpoint), other data analysis tools (Power BI) and ERP systems (preferably Oracle Cloud).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to collaborate across departments.

Cost Accountant