This is a full-time on-site role for a Management Accountant, based in Johor Bahru.
Company Description
Power Root stands as one of Malaysia's most established and trusted beverage companies. Since our founding in 1999, we have grown from a local favourite into a dynamic brand with international presence across Asia, the Middle East and beyond. Our diverse portfolio includes household names such as Alicafe, Ah Huat White Coffee, Per'l, Alitea, Extra Power Root, Oligo and Frenche Roast.
Role Purpose
We are looking for a hungry professional who will serve as the financial backbone of our manufacturing plant. The right candidate is eager to translate operational and financial data into actionable insights, a true ally who supports better decision-making and drives continuous improvement and inspires others through their proactive attitude.
Through financial planning, analysis and close partnership with production, the successful candidate works closely with key stakeholders in optimising cost, improving operational efficiency and strengthening long-term plant performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Own plant budgeting and rolling forecasts, including development of assumptions, periodic updates and variance analysis.
- Perform hands-on analysis covering manufacturing costs, OPEX, CAPEX and overall plant performance.
- Monitor and control plant OPEX and CAPEX through budget tracking, variance analysis and cost discipline.
- Perform pre-investment and post-implementation financial evaluation for plant CAPEX proposals, including ROI and payback analysis.
- Set up, monitor and report key plant KPIs covering cost, efficiency, productivity and inventory performance.
- Champion and track plant cost-saving and continuous improvement initiatives, validating and reporting realised financial impact.
- Support costing and inventory analysis through detailed data review, reconciliation and variance analysis.
- Review intercompany pricing and cost structures related to manufacturing operations to ensure alignment with cost base and internal policies.
- Act as finance business partner to plant operations and proactively challenge assumptions and cost drivers.
- Lead development and enhancement of operation-related Power BI dashboards.
- Work with the Accounts and Operations teams to monitor operation-related insurance coverage, including new CAPEX investments, plant modifications and major operational works.
- Coordinate and oversee quarterly stocktake activities for RM, PM, WIP, and FG, including reconciliation and variance analysis.
The role will initially include oversight of:
- Indirect tax governance (excise, sugar tax, import duty review)
- Analytical support to caf operations (costing & BOM review)
These responsibilities are transitional and may be reassigned as the organisation structure evolves.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
- Professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in management accounting, plant finance or manufacturing finance.
- Experience in FMCG sector and/or listed company an advantage.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, reconciliations, financial modelling) and Power BI or other data visualisation tools.
- Experience with ERP systems (SYSPRO, SAP, Oracle or equivalent).
- Experience in tax (excise tax, import duty) an advantage.
- Proficient in English both verbally and in writing.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and ability to partner with production and operation teams.
