Finance Manager / Senior Accountant - US

Finance Manager /Senior Accountant

(With Manufacturing Sector Experience)

US Calander – Hybrid Working

Duties & Responsibilities

• Set up systems and processes for the costing function, this includes the full range of Cost Accounting activities.
• Prepare and provide analysis of cost variance.
• Work closely with Supply Chain to provide them with support relating to cost-related matters.
• Forecast and budgeting for Product Controllers.
• Conduct Rotational Inventory Audit (physical stock count).
• Ensure internal compliance.
• Assist each company with physical inventory counts and cycle counts.
• Participate in the preparation of the annual plant operating budget including standard product cost development, budgeted variances, cost center budgeting, headcount requirements, volume analysis and raw material pricing analysis.
• Participates in the coordination & preparation of plants' operating forecasts.

Skills & Qualifications

• Relevant degree such as Bachelor's and University Degree in Accounting, Finance, Education, Business, Manufacturing, MBA, Business/Administration.
• Full or Part qualifications in CIMA / ACCA / CPA.
• Plant operations and ensure strong working relationships with both plant management and plant finance personnel.
• Product Cost Accounting Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Microsoft office programs particularly Excel.
• Very Good Communication in English both written and verbal.
• 3-7 years of accounting experience with some cost knowledge.
• Self-motivated with a go-getter attitude.
• Plan, organize and direct all the activities of the cost accounting function.
• Oversee inventory accuracy, E&O, valuation, LCM and borrowing base requirements.
• Continually drive improvement of a standard costing system to provide management with better information for decision making.