Senior Finance & Cost Accountant - North Dublin.
In this role your responsibilities will include: Prepare journal entries related to manufacturing accounting to support accurate & timely financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and corporate financial policies Ensuring timely closing of SAP and subsequent reporting submissions to the head office Cost centre controlling & budget co-ordination responsibility Prepare account reconciliations to ensure proper balance sheet valuation, with appropriate accounting treatment for potential risk Accrual preparation / execution & Departmental recharges to other group companies Bi-monthly VAT return Submission of quarterly / annual CSO reporting Margin variance analysis (including PPV, Production and Absorption variances) Monitor variances to standard cost and investigate significant differences Participate in other monthly close activities in area of responsibility Calculate standard costing of products in SAP, including reviewing appropriate update of BOMs, Routings, etc. as necessary Finance lead on process improvement projects Provide finance guidance aligned to the preparation of customer pricing simulations, financial analysis and modelling Business partner to functions across the manufacturing site and the wider finance community Delivers timely and comprehensive reporting (current and forecasting reports) of income statement, and balance sheet.
Providing risk and commentary for top management Transfer pricing including reporting and liaising with internal external tax teams Liaising with external and internal auditors Participates in site strategic activities, providing relevant input and support for KPIs & organisational decisions Ad-hoc reporting as required Interested applicants should have: Professional accounting qualification ACCA / CIMA / ACA Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in accounting, preferably within a manufacturing environment Ability to exceed internal customer expectations on delivery of information and financial support to achieve business goals Self-motivated and ability to work on own initiative Knowledge of lean initiatives and ability to drive continuous improvement Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to lead Advanced Excel skills Experience of working in a multinational environment Experience with SAP and familiarity with IFRS an advantage Intelligence reporting Power BI, Process Automation, Design Optimisation You should be: Self-determined, goal oriented and able to prioritize in an agile environment Analytical and structured in approaching problem-solving Proven ability to partner with others to drive assignments to full implementation A good communicator with the drive to implement changes Able to build strong and influential internal and external business relationships Actively seeks out understanding stakeholder needs to deliver value adding services Comfortable in individual contribution and team-based situations Skills: financial accountant cost accountant accountant