6777 - Cost Accountant

Malaysians Only!

Company Overview:

A precision manufacturing company specializing in engineered plastic components, CNC machining, fabrication, and module assembly solutions for the semiconductor, medical, healthcare, electronics, and industrial equipment industries. The company provides high-precision manufacturing and integrated assembly services to global technology customers.

Job Descriptions:

• Own the maintenance and update of accurate standard cost in the Company's ERP system.
• Develop into the Company expert on the Inventory Module within the ERP system and to understand fully the transactions flow of the valuation of inventory, related cost of sales and quantise on hand.
• Ensure that inventory reserve policies are properly adhered to for all sites.
• Enforce proper accounting policies and methods in accordance with GAAP/IFRS for inventory related accounts.
• Responsible to respond to all audit requests when it comes to the valuation and costing of inventory.
• Periodically review and update standard labour and burden rates
• Timely preparation and presentation of Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly reporting in addition to Ad-hoc projects related to Valuation of Inventory and Contribution Margin by Vertical and Product Groups.
• Manage and coordinate monthly financial analysis presentations to operations leadership.
• Hands-on participation preparing financial reports for key stakeholders (Board of Directors, Lenders, etc.)
• Collaborate across functional departments to drive continuous improvements in reporting, budgeting, and analysis processes.
• Conduct ad-hoc special projects to assist management in understanding business performance/processes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting of finance
• Min 5+ years in accounting or finance.
• Deep understanding of costing and valuation of inventory in a Mfg. environment.
• Ability to work effectively with management and part of a team to meet targets.
• Strong attention to detail.
• High-level math skills and the ability to translate mathematical information into concise reports.
• Very Strong Excel skills – able to use tools and shortcuts to work efficiently and effectively within Excel.
• Epicor system experience a plus
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills – able to analyse and solve problems.
• Knowledge of Accounting and Financial principles.
• Database experience a plus but not required.
• Ability to effectively communicate with other departments.
• Manufacturing experience in Plastic & metal.
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Should have sound practical judgment of priorities
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and detailed-oriented, deadline driven