Costing - D365 (Manufacturing)

Manufacturing Specialist

Location : Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Employment type : Full-time

Seniority level : Entry level

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for all costing activities related to manufacturing processes only.
• Manage and optimise Microsoft Dynamics 365 for cost tracking, variance analysis and reporting.
• Understand costing models; perform cost analysis and ensure accurate cost allocation across manufacturing processes.
• Apply principles of cost accounting (standard cost, costing sheets, trade agreements) and management accounting (budgeting, variance analysis, margin tracking).
• Update standard costs in D365 product master (Raw Material and Packing Material) and analyse Actual vs. Standard Cost variances.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax agents and regulatory bodies on costing‑related matters, in addition to internal reporting.
• Understand product modelling workflows in D365 (e.g., BOM, configuration models) to support costing accuracy.
• Participate in ERP upgrades, system testing and user training for Microsoft Dynamics 365 to ensure optimal system performance and user adoption.
• Ensure data integrity and confidentiality in all costing activities.
• Generate reports on costing KPIs, margin performance and profitability to support strategic decisions.
• Perform month‑end closing procedures and ensure timely submission of reports, including Inventory / COGS GL reconciliation.
• Assist in periodical forecasts and budget / business plan preparation.
• Perform ad‑hoc costing analysis as requested by management.
• Responsible for half‑year and full‑year inventory counts, ensuring proper and timely execution.
• Support Fixed Asset management including timely capitalization and asset counts.
• Conduct periodic analysis of potential write‑off risks for stock and fixed assets.
• In charge of inventory closing and adjustments.
• Collaborate with finance, production and supply chain teams to align cost structures with business goals.
• Provide insights to the Operations Team for cost reduction and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Challenge existing costing practices and participate in process improvement initiatives, supporting continuous improvement in cost management.
• This is an individual contributor role.

Qualifications

Preferred Attributes

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