Costing Assistant Manager

Date PostedOctober 22, 2026LocationSelangorCompanyHiredly XSalaryRM 7000 - 10000TypeFull-Time

Job Summary

The Assistant Manager of Costing will manage and maintain product, standard, and BOM costing within the ERP system. They will analyze manufacturing costs and variances to support business decisions and financial reporting. Additionally, the role involves collaborating across departments to ensure accurate costing data and recommending cost-saving opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Manage product, standard, and BOM costing within ERP
  • Analyze manufacturing costs, variances, and profitability
  • Prepare costing and management reports
  • Monitor inventory costing and recommend cost-savings

Required Skills

  • Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Cost Accounting
  • Minimum 5 years' costing/manufacturing finance experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Acumatica ERP
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Job Details

Responsibilities Manage and maintain product costing, standard costing, BOM costing, and cost allocation within the ERP system. Analyze manufacturing costs, cost variances, and product profitability to support business decisions. Prepare costing reports, management reports, and financial analysis for management. Support budgeting, forecasting, new product costing, quotation costing, and pricing analysis. Work closely with Production, Purchasing, Engineering, Warehouse, Sales, and Finance to ensure accurate costing data. Monitor inventory costing, stock valuation, and cost movements, recommending cost-saving opportunities. Support ERP (Acumatica) costing enhancements, process improvements, and other ad hoc finance assignments. Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Cost Accounting, or related field Minimum 5 years' experience in costing or manufacturing finance Strong knowledge of manufacturing costing, standard costing, BOM, cost variance analysis, and inventory costing Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting is an advantage Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with Acumatica ERP is an added advantage Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively across departments