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Description & Requirements
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
Job Purpose/Summary:
The Senior Management Accountant is an integral part of the team responsible for maintaining an efficient and accurate finance function within the Smurfit WestRock business. The role involves assisting accounting personnel/management in the maintenance, reporting and management of the company’s finances.
Job Responsibilities/Key accountabilities:
* To assist with the accurate and timely preparation & submission of monthly, quarterly and annual financial information (e.g., P&L’s, Balance Sheets, FRP, Cash Flow) that meets the needs of management, the company, government and statutory bodies.
* To ensure financial consistency in accordance with SOX, Corporate Guidelines and support best practice approaches.
* To provide local management with information and analysis in order to assist them with improved decision-making.
* To ensure statutory compliance surrounding VAT, EC sales, Intrastat and payroll.
* To supervise the external SSC (Infosys) on the transactional service they provide to business including AP, AR, Interco and bank postings.
* To work closely with MPS’ centralised collection team in order to assist them with the on-time collection of company’s debt and queries resolution;
* To assist with the monitoring, recording and reporting of capital spend against capital projects.
* To assist with recording and reporting of all company stocks including stocks of raw materials, WIP and finished goods.
* To assist with all internal and external audit requests within the published timescale for these audits.
* Be able to deliver business support to both profit centres and internal cost centres alike, manage priorities and demands on time accordingly ;
* Ensure that internal controls are complete, robust and effective in order to safeguard company assets.
Qualifications:
* Graduate calibre
* Qualified/Part Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA or equivalent)
Knowledge, Skills And Experience:
* At least 3 years’ experience.
* Several years’ experience in a manufacturing/commercial environment, ideally batch manufacturing with multiple customers.
* Thorough understanding of internal controls and their implementation.
* Ability to self-motivate.
* Experience of communicating at all levels.
* Highly computer literate with advanced Excel modelling skills and presentation skills
* High level of Numerical /Verbal reasoning skills.
Behaviours:
* Analytical thinking
* Multitask orientated
* Initiative
* Thoroughness
* Teamworking
* Rational persuasion
* Efficiency focused
* Concern for standards
* Ability to prioritise, work under pressure and manage time effectively.
Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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