Cost Accountant

1 week ago

Johor Bahru, Malaysia Agensi Perkerjaan Hirexpert Sdn Bhd Full time

**Job Summary**:
The Cost Accountant is responsible to manage and evaluate cost-related financial data, supporting strategic pricing, budgeting, and overall financial decision-making. This role is critical in preparing cost reports, monitoring business expenses, ensuring cost efficiency, and contributing to the organization's financial performance.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Cost Management & Analysis**
- Prepare and analyze cost reports, including variance analyses and cost control strategies.
- Track and monitor production costs, raw material usage, labor expenses, and overhead allocations.
- Assist in developing and maintaining cost standards for products and services to support competitive pricing.
- Periodically review and update standard costs based on market trends, operational shifts, and business requirements.

**Collaboration & Reporting**
- Work closely with procurement, operations, sales, and other departments to promote cost efficiency across the organization.
- Conduct cost-benefit analysis on new projects, pricing strategies, and financial forecasts.
- Ensure adherence to financial policies, internal controls, and relevant accounting principles.
- Support month-end closing processes, including cost reconciliation and financial reporting.
- Prepare comprehensive costing reports and offer actionable insights to support management decisions and audit readiness.

**Cost Optimization & Strategic Recommendations**
- Identify potential cost-saving opportunities and make data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of financial models to optimize operations and resource allocation.

**Job Requirements**:

- Bachelors degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as ACCA, CIMA, or CPA are strongly preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in cost accounting, finance, or related roles experience in a manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
- In-depth knowledge of cost accounting, financial reporting, and budgeting principles.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, Macros, and financial modeling techniques.
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and keen attention to detail.
- Self-motivated, capable of working independently, and able to meet strict deadlines.
- Proficient in Chinese, English, and Bahasa Malaysia (spoken and written).

Pay: RM4,000.00 - RM8,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Opportunities for promotion
- Professional development

Schedule:

- Fixed shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Accounting & Finance: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- Mandarin (preferred)

Work Location: In person

  • Cost Accountant

    2 weeks ago

    Johor Bahru, Malaysia MINDE Group Full time

    Properly allocate direct cost and indirect cost to inventory cost & familiar with production order procedure. - Experience in manufacturing factory - Costing checking and controlled. Familiar with ERP system and basic setup for BOM/Route, AX prefer, proactively provide advice to manager to minimize the potential financial risks. - Be dealing with expenses...

  • Cost Accountant

    1 week ago

    Johor Bahru, Malaysia MINDE Group Full time

    Properly allocate direct cost and indirect cost to inventory cost & familiar with production order procedure. - Experience in manufacturing factory - Costing checking and controlled. Familiar with ERP system and basic setup for BOM/Route, AX prefer, proactively provide advice to manager to minimize the potential financial risks. - Be dealing with expenses...

  • Cost Accountant

    2 weeks ago

    Johor Bahru, Malaysia MINDE Group Full time

    Properly allocate direct cost and indirect cost to inventory cost & familiar with production order procedure. - Experience in manufacturing factory - Costing checking and controlled. Familiar with ERP system and basic setup for BOM/Route, AX prefer, proactively provide advice to manager to minimize the potential financial risks. - Be dealing with expenses...

  • Cost Accountant

    56 minutes ago

    Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia RSH Consulting Full time 60,000 - 120,000 per year

    The Cost Accountant is responsible for assisting and developing policies and procedures in conjunction on how the Company determines its standard cost of inventory for Material, Labor and Mfg Burden. This position is responsible for ensuring that these policies are consistently applied across all Divisions. In addition, this position is responsible for the...

  • Cost Accountant

    2 weeks ago

    Johor Bahru, Malaysia EPS Ventures Sdn Bhd Full time

    **Cost Accountant - JB** **Responsibilities**: - Be dealing with expenses declaration and Daily bank transaction. and familiar with relevant tax policy - Familiar with ERP system and basic setup for BOM/Route, AX prefer, proactively provide advice to manager to minimize the potential financial risks. Knowledge with basic secretary. - Know manufacturing...

  • Cost Accountant

    10 minutes ago

    Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia SmartHire by SEEK Full time 40,000 - 80,000 per year

    Our client SDP Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a Cost Accountant to join their teamThis position is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned Cost Accountant to leverage their expertise in a dynamic environment. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring financial accuracy and driving cost efficiency.What you'll be doing?Manage Costing: Oversee project...

  • Cost Accounting Manager

    7 days ago

    Johor Bahru, Malaysia Agensi Pekerjaan Workle Sdn Bhd Full time

    **Key Responsibilities** **Cost Accounting & Analysis** - Develop, implement, and maintain cost accounting systems, procedures, and controls. - Monitor and analyze manufacturing costs, material usage, labor efficiency, and overhead absorption. - Prepare product costing, margin analysis, variance analysis, and profitability reporting. - Conduct standard...

  • Cost Accounting Manager

    1 week ago

    Johor Bahru, Malaysia Agensi Pekerjaan Workle Sdn Bhd Full time

    **Key Responsibilities** **Cost Accounting & Analysis** - Develop, implement, and maintain cost accounting systems, procedures, and controls. - Monitor and analyze manufacturing costs, material usage, labor efficiency, and overhead absorption. - Prepare product costing, margin analysis, variance analysis, and profitability reporting. - Conduct standard...

  • Cost Accountant/costing Executive(Manufacturer)

    2 days ago

    Johor Bahru, Malaysia MINDe Group Full time

    **DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**: - 1) PLAN, ORGANIZE and DIRECT all the activities of the Cost Accounting function. 2) Performing cost analyses / Review Standard and Actual Cost for Inaccuracies. 3) Performing Month-End and Year-End Closing. 4) Conducting Analyse of all Manufacturing cost. 5) Develop and maintain the cost accounting system, documents and...

  • Senior/ Cost Accountant

    1 hour ago

    Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia Talent Trader Group Pte Ltd Full time 60,000 - 120,000 per year

    ResponsibilitiesAnalyse and monitor production costs, identifying opportunities for cost optimisation and process improvementsPrepare detailed cost reports, variance analyses, and forecasts to support management decision-makingDevelop and maintain cost accounting systems, ensuring accurate and timely cost dataCollaborate with production, procurement, and...