Prepare journal entries related to manufacturing accounting and inventory reserves to support accurate & timely financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and corporate financial policies
Process manufacturing orders as part of the month-end close process
Participate in other monthly close activities for plants in area of responsibility
Prepare account reconciliations to ensure proper balance sheet valuation, flagging and accounting for potential risk
Calculate annual and ad hoc standard costing of products in SAP for assigned plant/s including reviewing and ensuring the update of BOMs, Routings, SKFs and Activity Rates
Monitor variances to standard cost and correct any erroneous postings
Margin variance analysis (including PPV, Production and Absorption variances)
Support the periodic cycle count process and reconcile 3rd party warehouses
Drive consistency and standardization of cost accounting in line with Corporate Policies
Finance lead for UAT testing of costing processes as required
Finance lead on process improvement projects related to costing of materials
Provide finance guidance aligned to the preparation of customer pricing simulations, financial analysis and modelling
Ensure appropriate controls and compliance with US GAAP
Support and assist other functions within the business as required
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business with concentration in Accounting/Finance
Experience: 5-8 years of experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Accounting experience, preferable in a manufacturing environment using SAP or other ERP
Understanding of GAAP and internal control principles
Highproficiency in Microsoft Excel
Accounting Qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
Travel Requirements:
Physical & Mental Requirements:
Position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. May need to stand or sit for extended periods of time
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger and reach with hands and arms
Use written and oral communication skills
Read and interpret data, information and documents
Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations
Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize
Ability to make independent and sound judgments
Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems
Must be able to work scheduled work week, plus overtime and/or irregular hours as required to complete assignments