Job Description
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional ready to make a tangible impact in the medical device industry? Dexcom is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to join our dynamic finance team in Batu Kawan. In this pivotal role, you will drive manufacturing cost control and serve as a strategic financial partner to operations. You will be responsible for managing complex standard costing processes, performing rigorous COGS variance analysis, and leading budgeting and forecasting initiatives. We need a candidate who can navigate cost simulations and provide actionable insights to support our operational excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a market-leading company at the forefront of diabetes technology.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain standard costing models and inventory valuation to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Perform detailed variance analysis on Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and manufacturing overheads to identify cost drivers.
- Lead the annual budgeting process and support quarterly forecasts for the manufacturing division.
- Conduct cost simulation studies for new product lines and process improvements.
- Partner with plant managers and production teams to identify efficiency improvements and cost reduction opportunities.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly cost reports for senior management and stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and local accounting standards (MAS/MFRS).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent is highly preferred.
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in cost accounting, with a strong background in the manufacturing sector.
- Proficiency in ERP systems, specifically SAP or Oracle, is required.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Macros) and financial modeling.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively present financial information to non-finance stakeholders.