Cost Accountant / Senior Cost Accountant

EcoCeres ecoceres.com Open

Tanjung Langsat Full-time Senior Accounting

At a glance

Senior Accounting role at EcoCeres. Tanjung Langsat · full-time.

Pay not stated Accounting salary

RoleAccounting

SenioritySenior

LocationTanjung Langsat

EmploymentFull-time

PostedSep 21, 2026

Role brief

financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Build and update actual and standard cost models with procurement and production teams, keeping product costs and Bills of Materials accurate
Review manufacturing and price variances, production yields, scrap, and wastage to inform cost controls and efficiency improvements
Track materials, labor, and overhead costs, reconcile inventory records to the general ledger, and support month-end close
Provide cost inputs for budgets and rolling forecasts, then analyze results against budget across product and manufacturing lines
Assess spending requests, support audits and tax work, and contribute to ERP improvements and system testing

What you bring

A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, plus a professional credential such as CIMA, ACCA, or CPA
Five to eight years of relevant experience, including at least three years in manufacturing costing
You understand manufacturing processes and Bills of Materials, and have used Oracle ERP for costing or related modules
You can work in Malay and English and bring strong Excel skills

Who this fits

This role suits a senior cost accountant who can combine manufacturing cost analysis with inventory, budgeting, and month-end accounting. You'll also manage team tasks, coach staff, and contribute to process improvements. The position is based in Tanjung Langsat, Malaysia.

From the employer

Cost Accountant / Senior Cost Accountant

Overall:

Costing and budgeting
Variance analysis
Standard cost setting
Analysis of actual cost
Inventory management
Account payable function

Job Responsibilities:

Collaborate with business units, operations, and supply chain teams by providing accurate financial insights for management of inventories and manufacturing cost-related matters.
Work extensively with the procurement and production team in handling product costing to develop actual cost/ standard cost models, maintain periodic cost revision exercises, and ensure accuracy in the Bill of Materials.
Periodic review and analysis of production, manufacturing and price variance to ensure effective cost control.
Monitor production yields, scrap rates, and wastage, providing data-driven insights to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
Review and analyze fixed and variable cost reports, provide commentary on cost behavior patterns, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Track and record actual expenses for raw materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overheads as they occur.
Responsible for inventory including physical inventory, inventory control and reconciling inventory module to general ledger and other tasks related to inventory and cost of goods sold.
Actively participate in the annual budget, business plan and monthly rolling forecast process by providing updated cost information across different product lines and manufacturing lines.
Participate in month-end closing activities, analyzing financial performance and budget vs actual result variance analysis.
Perform balance sheet reconciliations for inventory accounts to ensure accuracy of the general ledger.
Conduct thorough assessment of CEA/EA applications, analyze applicants’ justifications, provide constructive financial challenges to promote cost efficiency, and ensure expenditures remain within approved budget limits and company financial guidelines.
Develop a strong understanding of data inputs in support of Standard Cost setting
Support accounting tasks as needed and participate in special projects such as system upgrades, e-invoicing implementation, and UAT testing Involved in ERP system process improvement. Leverage capabilities and identify areas for process improvement.
Support external audit and tax preparation functions as relates to cost accounting.
Maintain internal control documentation, provide government and statistic reports, assist in annual audit and tax reporting.
Liaise with internal/external stakeholders as and when necessary.
Perform people management responsibilities, which include planning, assigning tasks, publish KPI's related to the team's process area, coaching and development.
Ad-hoc assignments to be assigned by the superior / management from time-to-time.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/ finance
Professional qualification (CIMA/ ACCA / CPA)
5 - 8 years relevant working experience with a minimum of 3 years in manufacturing costing and a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and Bill of Materials (BOM).
Experience in the oil and gas industry is an advantage.
Experience in Oracle ERP system (cost module, AP module, internal orders, BOM and etc). Experience in system implementation is advantageous.
Strong sense of responsibility, independence, and motivation
Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards, tax regulation, laws, bank matters and any other compliance requirements
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Meticulous and pays attention to details.
Good knowledge of Microsoft applications, such as strong working knowledge & skill in Excel
Able to communicate in Malay, English
Candidate who able to communicate in Mandarin and liaise with regional level and oversea stakeholders from China is an added advantage