Senior Finance and Cost Accountant
Key responsibilities include:
* Preparing journal entries for manufacturing accounting to ensure accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and corporate policies.
* Preparing account reconciliations to verify proper balance sheet valuation, with appropriate accounting treatment for potential risk.
* Conducting margin variance analysis, including production and absorption variances.
* Monitoring variances to standard cost and investigating significant differences.
* Participating in monthly close activities within the area of responsibility.
* Calculating standard costing of products in SAP, including reviewing updates to BOMs, routings, etc. as necessary.
* Driving consistency and standardization of cost accounting in line with Corporate Policies.
* Leading finance efforts on process improvement projects related to material costing.
* Providing finance guidance for customer pricing simulations, financial analysis, and modeling.
* Ensuring timely closing of SAP and subsequent reporting submissions to the head office.
* Collaborating with functions across the manufacturing site and wider finance community.
* Driving continuous improvement in the finance function.
* Delivering timely and comprehensive reporting of income statement and balance sheet, including risk commentary for top management.
* Preparing statutory accounts, regulatory returns, and revenue returns to a final review stage.
* Managing transfer pricing, including reporting and liaison with internal and external tax teams.
* Liaising with external and internal auditors.
* Participating in site strategic activities, providing relevant input and support for KPI's and organisational decisions.
Candidates should possess:
* A professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA).
* At least 5 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
* The ability to exceed internal customer expectations on delivery of information and financial support to achieve business goals.
* Self-motivation and ability to work independently.
* Knowledge of lean initiatives and ability to drive continuous improvement.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and leadership abilities.
* Advanced Excel skills.
* Experience working in a multinational environment.
* Familiarity with SAP and IFRS is an advantage.
* Intelligence reporting skills, including Power BI, Process Automation, and Design Optimisation.