Senior Finance Executive, Cost Control is responsible for supporting the verification, monitoring, and control of operational, transport, and logistics costs. The role involves reviewing invoices, identifying discrepancies, maintaining cost control records, and coordinating with internal and external
stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate cost processing. The incumbent must be able to work under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure Cost Control procedures for all brands are followed and applied consistently.
- Review and validate operational, transport, logistics, feeder, and M&R costs to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Perform detailed analysis of cost variances and identify discrepancies for resolution.
- Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve billing issues and recover overcharged costs.
- Monitor invoice approval status and ensure timely processing.
- Support compliance with vessel-sharing agreements, slot purchase arrangements, and operational cost control procedures.
- Analyze cost data and prepare reports, statistics, and KPIs for management review.
- Maintain and update cost control matrices, tariff records, and related documentation.
- Monitor stevedore productivity and support follow-up actions related to contractual performance requirements.
- Recommend process improvements to enhance cost control efficiency and accuracy.
- Undertake any other ad hoc assignments, projects, or responsibilities as assigned by the Manager, Senior Manager, or Management to support business and operational requirements.
Job Requirements
- Diploma/Degree in any discipline.
- 3 to 5 years’ experience in finance and accounting.
- Knowledge of shipping operations and cost control processes is an advantage.
- Proficient in general accounting software, skillful in using Microsoft applications.
- Good communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia (both written and oral).
- Able to work independently and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.