Job Description
Financial and Cost Accountant - North Dublin
Ref No: DT18352
Competitive salary
Finance and Cost Accountant – North Dublin
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare manufacturing-related journal entries to ensure financial statements are accurate and produced on time, in line with US GAAP and internal financial policies.
* Conduct account reconciliations to verify correct balance sheet valuations, ensuring that any potential risks are accounted for appropriately.
* Perform analysis on margin variances, including Purchase Price Variance (PPV), production, and absorption variances.
* Track deviations from standard costs and investigate significant discrepancies.
* Take part in other monthly closing tasks within your area of responsibility.
* Calculate product standard costs in SAP and ensure Bills of Materials (BOMs), Routings, and other necessary updates are reviewed and completed.
* Ensure cost accounting practices align with corporate policies by driving consistency and standardization.
* Act as finance lead in process improvement initiatives related to material costing.
* Offer financial expertise in customer pricing simulations, conducting financial analyses, and developing financial models.
* Ensure the timely closure of SAP and accurate reporting submissions to the head office.
* Serve as a business partner across manufacturing functions and collaborate with the wider finance team.
* Continuously strive to improve the finance department's performance.
* Provide comprehensive and timely income statement and balance sheet reports, along with risk assessments and management commentary.
* Prepare statutory accounts, regulatory filings, and revenue returns for final review.
* Handle transfer pricing reports and work closely with internal and external tax teams.
* Liaise with internal and external auditors as necessary.
* Contribute to strategic site activities by offering relevant input and support for key performance indicators (KPIs) and organizational decisions.
* Complete ad-hoc reports as required.
Key Skills & Attributes:
* Self-driven, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
* Analytical mindset with a structured approach to problem-solving.
* Proven track record of collaborating with others to see tasks through to completion.
* Excellent communication skills, with a passion for implementing change.
* Capable of building and maintaining strong relationships within the business.
* Proactive in understanding stakeholder needs and delivering value-adding services.
* Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team.
* Trusted partner to technical colleagues.
* Skilled in managing and influencing change.
* Strong problem-solving abilities, encouraging collaboration across functional teams.
Role Requirements:
* Professional accounting qualification (ACCA / CIMA / ACA).
* A minimum of 3-5 years' experience in cost accounting, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
* Ability to exceed expectations in delivering financial information and support to help achieve business objectives.
* Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
* Familiar with lean initiatives and capable of driving continuous improvement.
* Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
* Advanced proficiency in Excel.
* Experience working in a multinational environment.
* SAP experience and knowledge of IFRS would be an advantage.
* Familiarity with business intelligence tools like Power BI, process automation, and design optimization.
This role is ideal for a motivated professional seeking career growth, with opportunities to contribute significantly to the finance function and beyond.