About this role
Summary
Supports cost accounting for assigned MAG businesses, calculating and analyzing costs for vehicles, parts, workshop labour and body & paint, and providing cost and margin insights.
Tasks
- Maintain cost accounting for vehicles, parts, workshops and body & paint, including landed cost and job costing.
- Calculate and analyze costs of vehicles, parts, labour and consumables, and explain variances.
- Support financial control of inventory valuation and cost centers.
- Provide insights on costs, margins and profitability by brand, branch and department.
- Apply costing policies and guidelines.
- Monitor inventory costs, provisions and obsolete stock.
- Collect and analyze costing data from SAP.
- Develop own costing expertise.
- Prepare cost and margin reports.
- Work with Supply Chain, Parts and Aftersales on cost data.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Commerce (Accounting)
- Previous internship or exposure to Accounts Payable or general accounting is an advantage.
Experience
Fresh graduates or candidates with up to 1 year of relevant experience.
Skill
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles and Accounts Payable processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic financial reporting.
- Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems is an advantage.
- Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
- Data collection, validation, and record keeping.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Organization, time management, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to follow established policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Competencies
Business Insight: Understands how accurate invoice processing and supplier account management support financial control and business operations.
Customer Focus: Provides timely and accurate support to internal stakeholders and responds professionally to supplier-related inquiries.
Action Oriented: Takes initiative in completing assigned tasks and following up on outstanding invoices and discrepancies.
Optimizes Work Processes: Follows established procedures and identifies opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Collaborates: Works effectively with Procurement, Warehouse, Parts, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to resolve operational issues.
Interpersonal Savvy: Communicates professionally and builds positive working relationships with colleagues and external suppliers.
Nimble Learning: Demonstrates a willingness to learn accounts payable procedures, ERP systems, and automotive spare parts operations.
Self-Development: Actively develops accounting knowledge, technical skills, and professional capabilities through training and feedback.
Attention to Detail: Ensures the accuracy and completeness of invoices, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
Accountability: Takes ownership of assigned tasks, meets deadlines, and escalates discrepancies appropriately.