Accountant (Manufacturing Finance & SAP) - 12 Month Contract

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. 

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.  

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Are you a hands-on finance professional with strong SAP experience and a passion for partnering with manufacturing operations? We are seeking a Manufacturing Finance Accountant to join our Johor Malaysia office, supporting key financial processes across inventory, fixed assets, reporting, forecasting, and business partnering.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a global manufacturing business in a highly visible role, with strong exposure to operational stakeholders and a good possibility of conversion into a permanent position for the right candidate.

What You'll Be Doing

As a key member of the Finance team, you will work closely with Production, Planning, Procurement, Sourcing, and Warehouse teams to support financial performance and operational decision-making across the site.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing fixed asset accounting, including asset creation in SAP, depreciation runs, asset tagging, physical asset audits, and Capex tracking against budget
• Supporting inventory accounting activities including stock adjustments, cycle counts, inventory valuation, and FIFO reviews
• Performing cost centre spend analysis, variance reporting, and forecasting to support business performance
• Partnering with operational stakeholders to identify gaps, provide insights, and drive corrective actions
• Supporting month-end close activities, accruals, foreign exchange revaluation, and management reporting
• Monitoring inventory metrics including Raw Materials, WIP, Finished Goods, provisions, stock turns, and days of supply
• Reviewing AR and AP aging and assisting with working capital management
• Supporting internal controls across AR, AP, GL, Treasury, Fixed Assets, and Inventory processes
• Assisting with internal audits, statutory audits, and tax schedules as required
• Acting as a key finance partner within a dynamic manufacturing environment

What We're Looking For

Must-Have Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 5 years of relevant finance and accounting experience
• Strong SAP experience is essential
• Experience within a manufacturing environment is essential
• Solid understanding of inventory accounting, costing, fixed assets, budgeting, and month-end close processes
• Strong analytical and Excel skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across different levels of the business

Highly Preferred:

• Candidates who have gained exposure across multiple finance functions such as Costing, FP&A, Manufacturing Finance, Inventory, Fixed Assets, Reporting, or Commercial Finance through rotations or broad-based roles
• Experience partnering directly with operational and plant leadership teams
• Exposure to forecasting, planning, and business performance analysis

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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