Responsibilities:Acting as a business partner to the Business Unit Production Manager.
Proactively and constructively providing guidance to improve operation performance and thus achieving cost competitiveness.
Manage and control manufacturing variances incl. efficiency/waste/labor/material usage variances. Ensure inventories accuracy through cycle count.
Ensure timely and accurate monthly plant's operational and financial performance reporting.
Ensure accurate standard costing being maintained.
Capable in simulating product costing to support new innovation project via good BOM and production process understanding.
Benchmark standard costing among manufacturing network to optimize COGS position.
Oversee inventory valuation and ensure accurate reflection of inventory costs.
Work closely with production, procurement, and supply chain finance teams to ensure alignment on cost management strategies.
Prepare and analyze plant's operational and financial performance on a monthly basis.
Assist in preparing plant variance outlooks, lead annual standards cost review process, and assist in various facets of the plant budgeting process.
Analysis and forecast of manufacturing variances & common cost on monthly basis.
Ensure provision and accrual are recorded based on Accounting procedures and Policies.
Carry out monthly SOX Controls procedures.
Track, validate and monitoring of Continuous Improvement / Cost savings projects.
Miscellaneous Analysis: any ad hoc task as assigned by management.
Requirements:Minimum Degree in Accountancy/Finance. ACCA, CIMA or CPA preferred.
Minimum 10 years' experience in manufacturing accounting (good understanding of standard costing and variance analysis).
Preferably in multi-national manufacturing environment.
SAP or equivalent ERP system exposure is a must.
Ability to work independently under fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Application willing to work at Senai Plants.
Employer Questions:What's your expected monthly basic salary?
How many years' experience do you have as a Finance Lead?
How many years' experience do you have with forecasting for businesses?
Have you worked in a role which requires experience with financial analysis and modelling?
Company Profile:
The Hershey Company is the largest producer of quality chocolate in North America and a global leader in chocolate and sugar confectionery. In year 2015, the Hershey company setup state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Johor, Malaysia. Hershey Malaysia is developed with advanced manufacturing technology. HERSHEY is committed to have an engaged and competent workforce to provide the best quality of confectionery while providing the local workforce with career paths and opportunities to enhance their skills through the learning management system.
Perks and Benefits:
Medical
Miscellaneous allowance
Dental
Sports (e.g. Gym)
Parking
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