ASSISTANT MANAGER, FINANCE (COSTING & INVENTORY)

ASSISTANT MANAGER, FINANCE(COSTING & INVENTORY)

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in costing, inventory or finance, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Good knowledge of product costing, inventory management and cost analysis.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with experience using ERP systems being an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Prepare and analyse product costing, cost of goods sold (COGS) and material costs to ensure accurate cost reporting.
2. Review product costing data, including bills of materials (BOM), production hours and product costs against reference prices.
3. Prepare monthly inventory reports, including stock ageing, inventory valuation and net realisable value (NRV), for financial reporting.
4. Coordinate stock-taking activities, validate results and ensure inventory records are accurately updated in the system.
5. Monitor actual cost savings against targets and analyse their impact on the company's financial performance.
6. Validate daily costing submissions and prepare actual cost reports using data extracted from the ERP system.
7. Prepare monthly reports and submit required information to the Statistics Department and Royal Malaysian Customs Department.
8. Support monthly financial closing and coordinate internal and external audits related to costing and inventory.
9. Identify opportunities to improve costing processes, inventory control and reporting accuracy.