Accountant (Cost)

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Shah Alam, Petaling, Selangor, MYS
In-Office
Mid level
Logistics
The Role
Perform cost accounting and month-end close activities in SAP, analyze production costs and inventory, prepare detailed cost reports, support pricing, budgeting and audits, and coordinate accounting matters across locations.
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Company Description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Job Description

ABOUT YOUR ROLE
Be responsible to analyze production costs, accounting for inventory, monitoring and preparing cost analysis report and support budgeting process. This will include providing financial insights for cost management purpose.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

  • Perform SAP operations and month-end closing activities, including cost allocation, settlement, assessment, inventory valuation, material ledger management, and posting of necessary journal entries.

  • Monitor cost movements and prepare detailed cost analysis reports.

  • Participate in physical inventory counts to ensure the accuracy and integrity of inventory records.

  • Support the pricing and budgeting process by providing updated and accurate cost data.

  • Assist in internal and external audit processes.

  • Coordinate accounting-related matters with other departments and regional locations to ensure alignment and compliance.

  • Undertake additional responsibilities in other functional areas based on skill sets and development opportunities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent professional qualification.

  • Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting experience.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial systems; experience with SAP is an added advantage.

  • Strong knowledge of accounting standards and principles (GAAP / IFRS / MFRS).

  • Possesses strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to improve processes and enhance data accuracy.

  • A collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively across various disciplines and stakeholder groups.

  • Able to communicate effectively in English and Mandarin (both written and spoken).

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent professional qualification.
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting experience.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial systems.
  • Experience with SAP (preferred / added advantage).
  • Strong knowledge of accounting standards and principles (GAAP / IFRS / MFRS).
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with process improvement focus.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and stakeholder groups.
  • Effective written and spoken communication in English and Mandarin.

Avery Dennison Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Avery Dennison and has not been reviewed or approved by Avery Dennison.

  • Healthcare Strength Pay and benefits are frequently characterized as decent or good, supported by multiple medical plan options alongside dental, vision, and mental health coverage. Company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability coverage add to the perceived strength of core protection benefits.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support is strengthened by an automatic employer contribution plus an additional employer match tied to employee contributions. The availability of an employee stock purchase plan further broadens long-term savings options beyond the 401(k).
  • Parental & Family Support Family-related support is reinforced through parental leave and dedicated adoption and fertility assistance with a stated benefit amount. Domestic partner eligibility and LGBTQIA+ healthcare support features expand coverage for different family structures.

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The Company
HQ: Glendale, CA
16,564 Employees

What We Do

Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials. The company’s products, which are used in nearly every major industry, include pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical, and retail applications; tags, labels and embellishments for apparel; and radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions serving retail apparel and other markets. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company employs more than 30,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2020 were $7.0 billion.

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