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Job Summary We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented individual to join Group Finance, Affin Bank in the role of Manager – ERP Finance and Cost Analytics. This role is responsible for delivering end-to-end cost reporting, cost accounting, and analytics to support financial control, cost transparency, and data-driven decision-making across the Group.
Job Responsibilities Monthly Cost Reporting and Analysis
• Lead end-to-end monthly cost reporting, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of OPEX reporting. • Perform variance analysis (actual vs budget/forecast), identify key drivers, and highlight notable movements. • Monitor cost trends across divisions and provide regular updates on performance against targets. • Maintain consistency, integrity, and quality of cost data across reporting outputs and dashboards.
Cost Accounting and Financial Controls
• Manage cost accounting activities including accruals, provisions, prepayments, reallocations, and adjustments. • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal policies, and regulatory requirements. • Maintain robust audit trails, support schedules, and reconciliations to ensure audit readiness. • Validate and ensure the integrity of cost data within ERP systems and reporting outputs.
Cost Analytics and Business Insights
• Analyze cost drivers and identify trends, inefficiencies, and optimization opportunities. • Support cost optimization initiatives through analysis, tracking, and reporting of outcomes. • Develop and maintain cost dashboards and structured reporting packs. • Translate data into actionable insights to support business and Finance stakeholders.
Stakeholder Engagement and Business Support
• Work closely with Finance, Procurement, and business units on cost queries, reporting, and analysis. • Provide advisory support on cost allocations, reporting interpretation, and financial implications. • Support cross-functional initiatives with financial analysis and reporting inputs.
Management Reporting and Communication
• Prepare monthly cost packs, reports, and supporting materials to communicate cost performance and key insights. • Translate analysis into structured outputs to support stakeholder understanding and discussions. • Present cost performance and key findings to Finance and business stakeholders where required.
Leadership and Collaboration
• Support and guide junior team members in cost reporting and analysis activities. • Maintain disciplined execution standards and adherence to timelines. • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within cost management and reporting processes.
Job Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. • Minimum 6–8 years of relevant experience in financial reporting, cost accounting, or analytics. • Strong understanding of accounting principles (accruals, provisions, prepayments). • Hands-on experience with ERP systems (preferably Oracle) and strong PowerPoint/ Excel / analytical skills. • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities. • Good communication skills with ability to present analysis in a structured manner.