Cost Accountant

COLLINS MCNICHOLAS RECRUITMENT

LIMERICK

Job Description. Role Purpose: Provide advice, guidance, analysis, and reporting of financial information to Manufacturing Operations. Job Functions: Analyze and interpret complex monthly financial results to identify financial issues, for business leaders; provide insights and make recommendations regarding possible course corrections. Analyze weekly and monthly manufacturing trends (e.g., material, labor, overhead) in partnership with business leaders to develop/update monthly forecasts and budgets and provide feedback. Draw findings from financial and manufacturing trend reports, synthesize information, and create presentations for management. Partner with manufacturing leaders to advise on financial impact of recent/proposed process changes. Assess system capabilities and process efficiencies, and make recommendations for enhancements and upgrades. Planning and forecasting of operational spend during the year. Prepare and process month-end journal entries; prepare balance sheet account reconciliations; calculate, update, and maintain product standard cost in ERP system; gathering data and generating reports in support of manufacturing trend analysis. Assist in compliance activities (e.g., SOX, key and internal controls, fixed asset audits, physical inventory) Analyze ROI (Return on Investment) of expenditures for manufacturing projects, identify operational implications, and recommend improvements. Required Education/Skills/Experience: Fully qualified with an ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA certification. Minimum of 1 - 5 years PQE required; Experience working in a large manufacturing company is preferred. Proven expertise in MS Office Suite, including advanced Excel and related financial systems; ERP (e.g., JDE, Oracle, SP) experience preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including consultative and relationship management skills Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and investigative skills. Substantial knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures, and guidelines relevant to corporate accounting. Good understanding of manufacturing and cost accounting processes. Substantial understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX. Substantial knowledge of financial concepts and principles. Expertise in own functional area and ability to coach others in various functional areas impacted within the business. Ability to manage confidential information with discretion. Strict attention to detail. Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels. Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work and perform within a metrics organization. Ability to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams. Ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters. Adhere to all EHS rules and requirements. For more information on our Recruitment and HR Services, and to see a full list of our available jobs across Ireland, please visit our website at www.collinsmcnicholas.ie. Follow us on LinkedIn and connect with our consultants to discuss all the latest jobs!.

1565 days ago