Cost Accountant - County Westmeath
This is a key role to support the Financial Controller and Senior Management team in making operational decisions based on accurate cost and margin information.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work with the finance team to analyse and improve processes on internal databases and systems.
* Analyse and streamline expenditure with a view to implementing cost saving opportunities.
* Compile month end reports and ensure all month end procedures are completed on time.
* Support the compilation and analysis of monthly operational KPI data.
* Operate and maintain accurate inventory accounting and control systems, including cycle counts and month-end reconciliations.
* Provide accurate and informative product cost and margin information to management.
* Operate costing system, maintaining complete information to ensure labour and overhead is correctly absorbed.
* Provide analysis and support to production to help drive improved performance and efficiency.
* Lead the collation of annual budget and quarterly rolling forecasts.
* Assist with internal and external auditing.
* Ensure process documentation is clear and up to date.
Requirements:
To be successful in this role you will need:
* At least 2 years experience as a Cost Accountant.
* Professional accounting qualification (ACCA or equivalent).
* Highly organised with the ability to work to strict deadlines.
* Previous budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling experience.
* Excellent communicator and collaborator with proven problem-solving skills.
* Strong analytical and technical skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Skills:
The following skills are required for this role:
* Cost accountant accountancy ACCA.
* Proficiency in MS Office.
* Experience with financial systems and software.
* Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.