Cost Accountant

About the Role

SHB Malaysia Automotive Appliance Sdn. Bhd. is part of a global group headquartered in China, specializing in the design and manufacture of automotive car seat motors and wiper systems for leading car manufacturers worldwide.

As a Cost Accountant, you will be responsible for manufacturing cost accounting, cost calculation, inventory reconciliation, cost analysis, month-end closing, and financial reporting. You will work closely with the Finance, Production, Warehouse, and other departments to ensure accurate cost information and effective cost control.

What We Offer

• 13th-month salary + Yearly performance bonus + Yearly salary increments
• Meal allowance / Free lunch + Transport allowance
• Medical claim (RM1,400/year)
• Career growth opportunities within a global automotive manufacturing environment
• Exposure to international clients and projects, including overseas training opportunities

What You’ll Be Doing

1. Cost Accounting & Calculation – Collect, verify, and analyze cost data, including material consumption, labor costs, standard rates, and manufacturing overheads, and perform monthly product cost calculations.
2. Cost Analysis & Reporting – Prepare monthly cost reports, cost variance analysis, product cost analysis, revenue-to-cost analysis, and monitor material consumption, scrap, and other cost-related indicators.
3. Inventory Reconciliation & Stocktaking – Reconcile material receiving, issuing, and inventory records with warehouse data, conduct periodic stock checks, and support semi-annual and annual physical inventory counts.
4. Month-End Closing & Audit Support – Review accounting vouchers and account classifications, perform monthly cost closing, support financial reporting, and prepare relevant documents for internal and external audits.
5. Cost Control & Coordination – Work closely with Production, Warehouse, Finance, and other departments to ensure accurate operational data, improve cost accounting processes, and support effective cost control.

Requirements – Must-Have

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of relevant Cost Accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, inventory, material consumption, cost allocation, and cost analysis
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems, with strong analytical and numerical skills
• Good communication skills in Mandarin, English, and/or Bahasa Malaysia, with the ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with different departments