Accountant (Manufacturing Finance & SAP) 12 Month Contract

Are you a hands-on finance professional with strong SAP experience and a passion for partnering with manufacturing operations We are seeking a Manufacturing Finance Accountant to join our Johor Malaysia office supporting key financial processes across inventory fixed assets reporting forecasting and business partnering.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a global manufacturing business in a highly visible role with strong exposure to operational stakeholders and a good possibility of conversion into a permanent position for the right candidate.

What Youll Be Doing

As a key member of the Finance team you will work closely with Production Planning Procurement Sourcing and Warehouse teams to support financial performance and operational decision-making across the site.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing fixed asset accounting including asset creation in SAP depreciation runs asset tagging physical asset audits and Capex tracking against budget
• Supporting inventory accounting activities including stock adjustments cycle counts inventory valuation and FIFO reviews
• Performing cost centre spend analysis variance reporting and forecasting to support business performance
• Partnering with operational stakeholders to identify gaps provide insights and drive corrective actions
• Supporting month-end close activities accruals foreign exchange revaluation and management reporting
• Monitoring inventory metrics including Raw Materials WIP Finished Goods provisions stock turns and days of supply
• Reviewing AR and AP aging and assisting with working capital management
• Supporting internal controls across AR AP GL Treasury Fixed Assets and Inventory processes
• Assisting with internal audits statutory audits and tax schedules as required
• Acting as a key finance partner within a dynamic manufacturing environment

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For

Must-Have Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting Finance ACCA CIMA or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 5 years of relevant finance and accounting experience
• Strong SAP experience is essential
• Experience within a manufacturing environment is essential
• Solid understanding of inventory accounting costing fixed assets budgeting and month-end close processes
• Strong analytical and Excel skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across different levels of the business

Highly Preferred:

• Candidates who have gained exposure across multiple finance functions such as Costing FP&A Manufacturing Finance Inventory Fixed Assets Reporting or Commercial Finance through rotations or broad-based roles
• Experience partnering directly with operational and plant leadership teams
• Exposure to forecasting planning and business performance analysis

Additional Information :

Join us and well help build your career with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business both locally and globally. Youll experience an inclusive environment with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. Youll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time