Cost Accountant

Description

• Manage and monitor cost data, including master data, for accuracy and proper linkage to management reporting, legal entity analysis and corporate reporting requirements.
• Ensure timely completion of SOX controls. Confirm that other functions, like Supply Chain and Manufacturing, have completed their applicable Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
• Analysis and explanation of manufacturing variances.
• Participate in and/or lead special (ad hoc) projects, as needed, including supporting the implementation of S/4.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting (both balance sheet and income statement) that complies with Corporate Accounting Policies
• Support plant or business-related audits and local statutory matters.
• Freight variance analysis & update of standard cost.
• Provide local input requirements into global work process designs and ensure work processes are documented and kept up to date.
• Generate reports to support cost accounting and FP&A with logistics costs.

Requirements

• Previous accounting and/or operational finance experience in industrial chemicals and publicly traded companies preferred but not required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in a multinational manufacturing company, preferred.
• Demonstrate leadership skills capable of inspiring and influencing others
• Experience with SAP environments, S/4 HANA, including Material Ledger, a plus
• Ability to learn new systems quickly, a plus
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting (or local equivalent).
• Second language preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem solving, time management and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel
• Professional certifications of ACCA/CIMA/ACA preferred but not required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage various levels of management

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance