* Prepare journal entries related to manufacturing accounting to support accurate & timely financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and corporate financial policies.
* STRONG COST ACCOUNTING WITH MANUFACTURING BACKGROUND ESSENTIAL
* Prepare account reconciliations to ensure proper balance sheet valuation, with appropriate accounting treatment for potential risk.
* 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.
* Drive consistency and standardization of cost accounting in line with Corporate Policies.
* 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.
* Ensuring timely closing of SAP and subsequent reporting submissions to the head office.
* Business partner to functions across the manufacturing site and the wider finance community.
* Driving continuous improvement in the finance function.
* Delivers timely and comprehensive reporting (current and forecasting reports) of income statement, and balance sheet. Providing risk and commentary for top management.
* Preparation of Statutory Accounts, Regulatory and Revenue returns to a final review stage.
* 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 KPI's & organisational decisions.
* Ad-hoc reporting as required.
* Professional accounting qualification ACCA / CIMA / ACA.
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in cost accounting, preferably within a MANUFACTURING environment.
* Ability to exceed internal customer expectations on delivery of information and financial support to achieve business goals.
* SAP Experience